Queensland Plan to triple the value of resource production
Queensland’s resources sector is expected to triple in value and reach $100 billion by 2040, according to the Queensland Plan, a 30-year vision for Queensland.
10 October 2013
Mentoring can improve apprentice retention
The issue of apprentice and trainee retention is a complex one. That’s because the ability to retain a worker can be influenced by a number of unique and complex factors that will differ from employee to employee.
9 October 2013
Streamlining environmental approvals
The federal and Queensland governments have agreed on a deal designed to streamline the environmental approvals process, which could provide a much needed boost to the mining, construction and resources industries in Queensland.
3 October 2013
New opportunities for Indigenous Employment in Queensland
A partnership between Santos GLNG, Energy Skills Queensland (ESQ) and the Gladstone Regional Council is providing crucial support to the Keys to Careers program in Gladstone.
1 October 2013
The ABCs of Apprenticeships/Traineeships: A-F
If you are looking to become an apprentice or are seeking traineeships in Queensland, you may be surprised by how many industries you have the option of joining.
27 September 2013
The ABCs of Apprenticeships/Traineeships: G-Z
The list continues from G-Z. Here are even more industries that offer traineeships or apprenticeships in Queensland according to the Department of Education, Training and Employment.
27 September 2013
Commonwealth Games ‘will boost job creation’
Gold Coast apprenticeships could receive a boost from the 2018 Commonwealth Games, with Queensland’s tourism minister confirming numerous jobs will be created.
26 September 2013
Government supports Arrow Energy’s LNG plant
Arrow Energy’s $15 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant is now one step closer to being approved after its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) received support from Queensland Coordinator-General Barry Boe.
25 September 2013
Hiring an apprentice with a disability
With Australia’s population becoming increasingly older, research shows that some businesses will begin struggling with staffing shortages. To fill these troubling gaps, employers are encouraged to think outside the box and consider hiring those not previously considered.
25 September 2013
Bridge renovation receives $2.6m in funding
A timber bridge near Grantham will receive $2.6 million in renovation funding to protect it from floods in the future.
24 September 2013
