It is common for employers to assume that most prospective apprentices and trainees are either currently in school or have recently left, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Learning new skills and pursuing a dream career are choices that people can make at almost any age.
Agriculture is an important industry in Australia, with a rich history dating back centuries. According to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the sector contributes approximately 3 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product each year.
There are plenty of exciting opportunities if you are looking for work in the hospitality sector, especially if you can find a position that suits your personal needs and offers long-term career prospects. Becoming a chef is just one of these options, and it can provide you with the skills and experience you need to forge your own path in this sector.
There is no doubt that the Australian construction and engineering sectors are enjoying stronger growth periods. However, to maintain this positive sentiment, it is important that these industries have the skilled professionals to drive home these economic advantages.
When you first start looking for a position as an apprentice or trainee, one of the most important issues is finding a course that is right for you and will help you find the career you want.
Those considering a career in the electrical sector have many options open to them. Undertaking an apprenticeship in this area isn’t just about getting a new job, it’s about setting yourself up for a lifetime of work within this sector.
Starting an apprenticeship or traineeship is likely to have a huge impact on your future career possibilities. Vocational education and training (VET) can help people from a wide variety of backgrounds to learn the skills and qualifications they need to clinch their dream job.
A job interview is a two-way street. As well as an employer testing the responses of an applicant, and subsequently gauging their fit into the existing team in terms of skill, ambition and personality, jobseekers often come with questions of their own.
Technology advances have a huge impact on businesses and consumers across the world, enabling them to work faster, with more accuracy and from remote locations.
An apprentice or trainee may take several years to earn their qualification, but it’s crucial for businesses to remember that employees’ skills development shouldn’t end there.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
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* THE BUSY GROUP LTD trading as BUSY At Work is a service provider contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to provide support services to prospective and current employers and Australian Apprentices. THE BUSY GROUP LTD is one of a number of Network Providers in Queensland and Western Australia. This website does not represent the Australian Government, if you wish to access information about the Australian Apprenticeships, from the Australian Government you should access the Australian Apprenticeships website.
