School leavers thinking of pursuing apprenticeships in Rockhampton should make sure to free up Wednesday August 14 on their calendar, with the 2013 Former Origin Greats (FOGS) Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo rolling around again in the region.
Seven Indigenous apprentices have taken the first step toward fulfilling their career goals, graduating from their apprenticeships in Townsville.
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin and minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Julie Collins announced a “renewed and expanded” National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation yesterday (July 4).
Indigenous employment, training and education is set to receive more support with the Newman government launching a four-year plan, Solid partners Solid futures, to improve outcomes for Queensland’s Indigenous students.
The federal government has announced $8.36 million in funding for the delivery of leadership programs to Indigenous groups.
Indigenous employment is set to be given a boost following news that the federal government is restructuring one of its funding initiatives.
State of Origin greats will attend the Queensland event providing Indigenous job seekers and school leavers with opportunities to link up with employers, training providers and education, with the FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo taking place on Wednesday May 29 in Mt Isa.
Students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent will be given more opportunities for career development, thanks to a new program announced by the federal government on May 1.
The business success of Warrigundu Station in the Northern Territory will help other Indigenous pastoral businesses become sustainable and commercially viable as part of the federal government’s Indigenous Pastoral Project.
Indigenous employment and economic opportunities will be highlighted in a regional economic development forum to be held in Dalby next week.
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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