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An Apprentice Carpenter

Unemployment Rate Drops to 4-year Low and QLD tops the Growth

Australia’s unemployment rate is the lowest seen since March 2013 following an increase in employment during September.

The Bureau’s Chief Economist Bruce Hockman said the trend unemployment rate had been hovering in the range of 5.6 to 5.8 per cent for almost two years, but has now dropped to a four-year low of 5.5 per cent.

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JWB Construction CEO Danny Bakos

BUSY At Work builds strong partnership with JWB Construction Pty Ltd

“We are a rail maintenance and construction company and we are proud that we have recently been recognised by the Logan City Council as a large employer in this region.”

Danny said many of the new apprentices recruited through BUSY At Work had undertaken or were currently undertaking a Certificate III Civil Construction – Plant Operations, or a Certificate III Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance.

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Ethan Parish and Tony Grannall from Germancraft Cabinets

Building Rewarding Careers in the Cabinet Making Industry

Gold Coast local Ethan Parish has recently signed up with Germancraft Cabinets through BUSY At Work and is enthusiastic about working in the cabinet making industry. “I like to use my hands and enjoy the crafting and creative side of the trade. I’m learning how to make the different components for the kitchens and I’m looking forward to being able to go out on site and help with the installations.” “All the staff are very supportive and I like the family environment here,” Ethan said.

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An Apprentice Carpenter

Unemployment Rate Drops to 4-year Low and QLD tops the Growth

Australia’s unemployment rate is the lowest seen since March 2013 following an increase in employment during September.

The Bureau’s Chief Economist Bruce Hockman said the trend unemployment rate had been hovering in the range of 5.6 to 5.8 per cent for almost two years, but has now dropped to a four-year low of 5.5 per cent.

Read More >
JWB Construction CEO Danny Bakos

BUSY At Work builds strong partnership with JWB Construction Pty Ltd

“We are a rail maintenance and construction company and we are proud that we have recently been recognised by the Logan City Council as a large employer in this region.”

Danny said many of the new apprentices recruited through BUSY At Work had undertaken or were currently undertaking a Certificate III Civil Construction – Plant Operations, or a Certificate III Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance.

Read More >
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