Seventeen year old Nioka Watson has always demonstrated a natural affiliation with young children so it comes as no surprise that she has fitted in extremely well at the Little Scholars School of Early Learning in Stapylton.
A recent graduate of the five week program which targets job seekers aged between 15 and 24, and Indigenous and disadvantaged job seekers, Joshua has proved to be an excellent student and his determination to succeed is now paying dividends.
Before entering the program Joshua had not been able to secure employment and despite not having been employed for over a year, nothing could hold him back.
Lachlan only has to look to his boss, Jeremy Scanlan for inspiration on where his carpentry apprenticeship might take him. Jeremy commenced his own school-based apprenticeship in 2008 and is now a Director of Toowoomba based Golding Homes.
After undertaking the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program Jacko has been able to land himself a regular casual job as a delivery driver in Brisbane.
Hiring an apprentice or trainee can deliver numerous business benefits to your organisation, including the ability to fill skills gaps, access to the latest industry knowledge and better staff retention.
But you may be unsure of how to prepare the workplace for an apprentice or trainee if this is the first time you’ve embarked on this type of arrangement.
The construction industry often faces skills shortages across key trades, which is why apprenticeships are an important tool for many employers in the sector to build up their talent pipeline for the future.
Skill shortages can have a significant impact on business productivity. Without the right staff to maximise opportunities and drive the company forward, enterprise owners could find themselves struggling to compete.
Apprenticeships and traineeships have the best chance of success when both the candidates and employers work together to achieve mutually beneficial results.
The State Government announced it is doubling an incentive for Queensland businesses to employ apprentices and trainees as part of their drive to create jobs.
There are a number of reasons for people to pursue an apprenticeship in Queensland. For some, it’s their first experience in the world of work. For others, it’s an important lifeline if they’re unable to find other jobs or work opportunities due to various circumstances.
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.
