Positive news for infrastructure in Federal Budget
In particular, the federal government has confirmed plans to invest in a number of key transport infrastructure projects across the state.
15 May 2014
Ground broken on Queensland road infrastructure
In particular, the $21 million Toowoomba transport corridor which officially broke ground this month, with workers starting work on May 9.
9 May 2014
Promoting safety in school-based apprenticeships
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.
2 May 2014
Building confidence on high
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.
29 April 2014
Housing recovery creating employment and training opportunities
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.
9 April 2014
Queensland’s tourism industry thriving
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.
7 April 2014
Apprenticeships in Queensland’s priority skills sectors
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.
1 April 2014
Closing the oil and gas industry skills gap
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.
1 April 2014
Regional planning act to boost apprenticeships in Queensland
The state government has welcomed the 2014 Regional Planning Interests Act in a move to improve the applications and approval process.
25 March 2014
Nominations open for the Australian Training Awards
Nominations are currently open for the 2014 event, with 18 awards up for grabs in a number of different divisions. The direct entry categories for businesses and organisations include the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award, Disability Training Initiative Award and School Pathways to VET Award.
19 March 2014
