Queensland industry sectors ‘engaging with schools’
Industry sectors throughout Queensland are continuing to engage with schools and young students, a report has noted.
9 November 2012
Closure of the Training Ombudsman’s Office
The Queensland Training Ombudsman’s Office closed on 31 October 2012 following a decision by the Queensland Government to reduce duplication of services and costs. Complaints by apprentices, trainees and their employers will instead be made to the Department of Education, Training and Employment, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC).
8 November 2012
Government reaffirms commitment to resources exploration
Resources companies throughout Queensland have been assured by the Newman government that it will do everything possible to ensure continued growth in the sector.
5 November 2012
Best practice framework for QLD uranium mining
Efforts are underway to secure a best practice framework for uranium mining in Queensland, as membership of the Uranium Implementation Committee is announced.
1 November 2012
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
