Apprentice support given to Queensland students
A group of students have been given an insight into the building and construction industry, with the help of Hervey Bay’s WIN Constructions Queensland.
31 October 2012
Apprenticeship reforms to address skills shortages
The federal government is introducing reforms to the apprenticeship system to address growing concerns about a looming skills shortage.
22 October 2012
Qantas announces apprenticeship opportunities
A $30 million project to upgrade Qantas’s heavy maintenance facilities in Brisbane will create hundreds of employment opportunities, including 30 apprenticeships in Queensland.
19 October 2012
Government announces $50.7m Indigenous employment boost
Queensland is seeing an increased investment in housing, with the state recording a considerable amount of interest in its built environment. For those seeking apprenticeship opportunities, the growing focus on construction could pave the way for a myriad of exciting positions.
19 October 2012
Pre-planning education pathways
Students weighing up their education options should keep in mind whether they want to pursue further study or get an immediate position in the workforce, a report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has suggested.
16 October 2012
Queensland women urged to apply for scholarships
Queensland women looking for a job change may be interested in a new government initiative that offers incentives for females to embark on study in male-dominated industries.
8 October 2012
Wide Bay Burnett apprentice claims top gong
Proving he has the best tricks of the trade up his sleeve, 28-year-old builder Matthew Hall was awarded the Queensland Apprentice of the Year last week.
4 October 2012
Electrical apprentices receive $20m boost
The federal government has announced a $20 million initiative to bolster retention levels of electrical apprentices nationwide by fast-tracking training programs.
2 October 2012
Report reveals women lack confidence in male dominated fields
A report has revealed that women lack the confidence to pursue high paying trade professions in male dominated fields – leading to a widening pay gap between the genders.
2 October 2012
Queensland leads the way in skills development
Queensland has been praised for its contribution to developing a skilled workforce in a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
18 September 2012
