Apprenticeship News

Electricity distributor Energex recently took on a further 22 apprentices in Queensland, with Energy Minister Mark Bailey praising the move.

Construction jobs in Queensland are set to benefit from the National Highway Upgrade Programme, with several large-scale projects planned in the state.

On April 4, Minister for the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones spoke of the excitement building up towards the event at an official ‘Three Years to Go’ countdown celebration at Broadbeach. She said that with a range of projects already having been planned, the state will certainly be kept busy and “three years will go by in a flash”.

On April 1, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its latest data on the country’s housing approvals. This month’s edition of its dispatch reveals that in trend terms, the number of approved dwellings grew by 1.6 per cent in February of this year.

Manufacturing could be an increasingly important industry for Queensland, as rising consumption from Asia means Australia is ideally placed for exporting goods.

The following infographic illustrates some of the facts and figures regarding income for blue collar workers. This includes the average weekly wage and expected earnings increase. Apprenticeships and traineeships can lead to great earning opportunities.

Queensland’s retail sector continues to show signs of improvement, with turnover growth in January 2015 recorded at 1.2 per cent.

Heavy vehicle operators are set to benefit from $14.4 million in funding from the federal government as part of a national scheme.