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Gold Coast based organisation BUSY At Work has helped to combat the challenge of youth unemployment on the Gold Coast by unleashing an army of 111 apprentices and trainees into the workforce.
Mature age employee Daniel Watson has secured his future with his role as a Sandblaster, enjoying the opportunity to put his hands to work with great results.
Australia’s job growth has hit an all-time historic high with four decades of consecutive monthly growth, the longest unbroken period of growth recorded since the
Since starting her apprenticeship in December last year, Anika has been kept busy carrying out repair work on community playground equipment as well as learning how to change bushes and bearings and develop her hand skills in MIG and TIG welding.
Now five weeks into her new role, Mia is relishing the opportunity to learn new skills and build her confidence.
Mia has now been employed on a permanent part time basis working twenty hours per week with the prospect of increased hours in the near future.
“At Grand Motors we are always keen to hire passionate young people who are looking to build a career in the motor industry.”
“There is so much more progression in the industry now. If you love cars and love learning you have the opportunity to go anywhere in the world and get a job.” Mr Dunne said.
Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show full-time employment increased for the 14th straight month in November 2017.
Full-time employment grew by a further 41,900 jobs in November, while part-time employment increased by 19,700 jobs, underpinning a total increase in employment of 61,600 jobs.
Twenty two year old Lucas Richardson knows how hard it can be to make ends meet when you are not getting enough work hours but his determination to improve his job readiness skills has not gone unnoticed by BUSY At Work Program Coordinator/Mentor, Robyn Donnelly.
After completing a Bachelor of Music Technology and working part time at Woolworth’s for a number of years, Lucas’s determination to succeed is finally starting to pay dividends.
“The BUSY RSCPA Traineeships project was part of that of that latest round, with $118,700 committed to employ six people onto paid Work Skills Traineeships, where they will gain hands on experience at the Black Cat Café while also studying for a Certificate I in Hospitality.”
Gold Coast based organisation BUSY At Work has helped to combat the challenge of youth unemployment on the Gold Coast by unleashing an army of 111 apprentices and trainees into the workforce.
Mature age employee Daniel Watson has secured his future with his role as a Sandblaster, enjoying the opportunity to put his hands to work with great results.
Australia’s job growth has hit an all-time historic high with four decades of consecutive monthly growth, the longest unbroken period of growth recorded since the
Since starting her apprenticeship in December last year, Anika has been kept busy carrying out repair work on community playground equipment as well as learning how to change bushes and bearings and develop her hand skills in MIG and TIG welding.
Now five weeks into her new role, Mia is relishing the opportunity to learn new skills and build her confidence.
Mia has now been employed on a permanent part time basis working twenty hours per week with the prospect of increased hours in the near future.
“At Grand Motors we are always keen to hire passionate young people who are looking to build a career in the motor industry.”
“There is so much more progression in the industry now. If you love cars and love learning you have the opportunity to go anywhere in the world and get a job.” Mr Dunne said.
Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show full-time employment increased for the 14th straight month in November 2017.
Full-time employment grew by a further 41,900 jobs in November, while part-time employment increased by 19,700 jobs, underpinning a total increase in employment of 61,600 jobs.
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.
