Apprenticeship News

Year 12 students who graduated in 2013 will now be offered fee-free apprenticeships in Queensland across more than ten industries.

Those seeking construction apprenticeships in Mackay will soon have the opportunity to contribute to Mackay’s $18.6 million city centre upgrade.

Opportunities for apprenticeships in Queensland are forecast to increase after a new red tape reduction plan comes into action from July 1, 2014.

A national skills shortage is looming on the horizon, which has encouraged a mixed reaction from business leaders across Australia.

Queensland-based minerals exploration company Aus Tin Mining has officially been awarded the Marlborough exploration tenement, which could result in future opportunities for mining apprenticeships in Rockhampton should explorations prove successful.

Although activity in the construction sector slowed during the last few months of 2013, employment and new starts within the industry continued to grow.

The $6.4 billion Waratah Coal mine project has been approved in Galilee Basin, which should encourage increased opportunities for mining apprenticeships in Queensland.

Participation in education and training can help improve employment opportunities for disadvantaged Australians, according to a study from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)

Further government funding has been announced for apprentice support and training across the state of Queensland.

New Years is a time to reflect on the past and look into the future. As we head into 2014, many Australians are putting their New Year’s resolutions into action.