Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed despite an increase in jobs in February our unemployment rate still increased by a further 8,900 people looking for work.
Kandanga business woman, Julie Worth knows the value of employing trainees and apprentices and what they can bring to a business.
As the owner of local business, Karabee Bus and Coach and Manager/Volunteer of the Kandanga Country Club and Kandanga Information Centre, Julie is the largest employer in town and its strongest advocate.
Twelve months ago quietly spoken Liam Scope had an uncertain future. As a registered job seeker with ETC Coomera, Liam was lacking in confidence and
BUSY At Work is backing Racing Queensland in providing some exciting work opportunities for those wanting to establish a career in the racing industry.
Brisbane based Rodhan Rai is a young man destined to have a successful career ahead of him.
After moving from Nepal five years ago with his family, the 20 year old struggled to obtain full-time work until linking up with BUSY At Work’s Project Coordinator Mentor, Valerie Osburn.
The latest apprentice and trainee data published for September 2017 quarter showed trade commencements were up 4.2% compared to September 2016 quarter. The National Centre
Twenty three year old Charlotte “Charlee” Chaplin is living proof that you’re never too old to change careers and follow your dreams into a vocation you are passionate about. The former barista and housekeeper always had it in the back of her mind that she wanted to be a painter since she left high school.
A new partnership between the RSPCA and BUSY At Work is set to provide some exciting work opportunities for job seekers wanting to gain a start in the hospitality industry.
Managing Director, BUSY At Work Paul Miles said it was encouraging to see business confidence build but was concerned about the momentum of part time job growth.
“Each month we have seen a pattern of continual growth in part time jobs rather than full time jobs.
“This creates under-employment, meaning while people may be employed, they are not getting enough hours in their job to get ahead and therefore are simply living week to week and in many cases going backwards.
“This is not sustainable, and I urge all Queensland businesses to consider taking on an apprentice or trainee now.
It may have taken longer than she expected but 21 year old Jayden Pashley is proud that she is now only a few months away from completing her industrial spray painting apprenticeship with local Bundaberg business, Bundy Auto Panels.
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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