Unfortunately, recent figures released by Science and Innovation Minister Ian Walker show more than double the number of males than females are enrolled in STEM subjects at schools in Queensland.
The federal budget has attracted a wide range of responses from various sectors and industries, yet one thing everyone seems to agree on is the benefits the budget is expected to bring to small to medium enterprises (SME) in Australia.
In particular, the federal government has confirmed plans to invest in a number of key transport infrastructure projects across the state.
In particular, the $21 million Toowoomba transport corridor which officially broke ground this month, with workers starting work on May 9.
Research from Safe Work Australia in 2013 found employees under the age of 25 account for approximately one-fifth of all work-related injuries. Additionally, younger workers are 18 per cent more likely than those over 25 to sustain an injury in the workplace.
Released on April 24, the Master Builders National Survey of Building and Construction shows confidence in the industry lifted about 60 points for the first time since March 2008. The figure is now well above the neutral 50 mark after three consecutive quarters of growth.
In a detailed report regarding the Australian construction sector, ABS identified several key areas of growth. This includes a record high number of residential building approvals during the first quarter of this year.
The latest State Tourism Satellite Account figures were released by Ms Stuckey on April 2 and reveals the tourism industry across the state is expanding rapidly.
More than 500 industry professionals from across the globe shared their thoughts on the future of recruitment within the oil and gas sector, and the results are promising for those considering apprenticeships in Gladstone and other areas with oil and gas resources.
Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek received the first industry report on skills needs in Queensland on March 31, following months of consultation and review by the Ministerial Industry Commission.
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