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As one of the most successful motor dealerships in South East Queensland, Sunshine Automotive on the Gold Coast knows the value of employing apprentices and what they can bring to a business. BUSY has built a strong working relationship with them during the past 12 years.
With 24 years of experience in the plumbing industry under his belt in various roles ranging from warehouse manager to sales technical advisor, Raymond was keen to find regular casual work to help secure his financial future.
Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated an increase of 37,400 more jobs from March to April 2017, although most of these were part-time. Full-time employment fell by 11,600 as part-time employment increased by 49,000. Australia’s trend unemployment rate remained at 5.8 per cent for the fourth consecutive month.
Early last year Markayla Bowers had an uncertain future and was unable to secure regular full time work in her role as an apprentice hairdresser as the salon she was working with closed.
The 18 year old is the first to admit that her confidence took a major hit as she was struggling with the demands of finding another job.
Then in April last year Markayla was able to undertake the Transition to Work (TtW) Program through BUSY At Work and since then she hasn’t looked back.
Prior to starting the program Markayla had spent a lot of time and effort searching for work without success. BUSY At Work Employment Consultant worked closely with her on her resume writing, interview techniques, career planning and presentation skills and this helped improve her motivation and confidence greatly.
Investing in skilling Australians for Australian jobs, tax breaks, cutting red tape and the extension of $20,000 instant asset tax write off are this year’s budget highlights for small to medium businesses.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report released this morning revealed Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent in March while the jobs market smashed expectations of economists by the creation of 60,900. The largest increase in employment was in Queensland up 28,800 jobs
BUSY At Work’s already strong partnership with global insurance company Youi reached new heights last month with the launch of Youi’s tailor-made traineeship program for all new call centre employees.
The first twenty new recruits were signed up through BUSY At Work to the company’s 12 month Certificate III in Customer Engagement accredited program.
A collaborative approach with BUSY, Youi and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) the Australian College of Commerce and Management (ACCM), has succeeded in the development and delivery of a tailor-made training package specifically for the Youi Call Centre on the Sunshine Coast.
Figures release last week by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show the number of people starting an apprenticeship or traineeship is up 2.9% for the September 2016 quarter, compared with the September 2015 quarter however, the increase is not from our trade occupations.
The NCVER attributed the overall 17% increase to 23,400, in non-trade commencements which include hospitality workers (up 600); and sales assistants and sales people (up 500).
The former Year 11 Kingaroy State High School student wasn’t enjoying school and was keen to explore what other work and study opportunities were available.
In February, Daniel undertook the Transition to Work Program through BUSY At Work and since then he hasn’t looked back.
As one of the most successful motor dealerships in South East Queensland, Sunshine Automotive on the Gold Coast knows the value of employing apprentices and what they can bring to a business. BUSY has built a strong working relationship with them during the past 12 years.
With 24 years of experience in the plumbing industry under his belt in various roles ranging from warehouse manager to sales technical advisor, Raymond was keen to find regular casual work to help secure his financial future.
Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated an increase of 37,400 more jobs from March to April 2017, although most of these were part-time. Full-time employment fell by 11,600 as part-time employment increased by 49,000. Australia’s trend unemployment rate remained at 5.8 per cent for the fourth consecutive month.
Early last year Markayla Bowers had an uncertain future and was unable to secure regular full time work in her role as an apprentice hairdresser as the salon she was working with closed.
The 18 year old is the first to admit that her confidence took a major hit as she was struggling with the demands of finding another job.
Then in April last year Markayla was able to undertake the Transition to Work (TtW) Program through BUSY At Work and since then she hasn’t looked back.
Prior to starting the program Markayla had spent a lot of time and effort searching for work without success. BUSY At Work Employment Consultant worked closely with her on her resume writing, interview techniques, career planning and presentation skills and this helped improve her motivation and confidence greatly.
Investing in skilling Australians for Australian jobs, tax breaks, cutting red tape and the extension of $20,000 instant asset tax write off are this year’s budget highlights for small to medium businesses.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report released this morning revealed Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent in March while the jobs market smashed expectations of economists by the creation of 60,900. The largest increase in employment was in Queensland up 28,800 jobs
BUSY At Work’s already strong partnership with global insurance company Youi reached new heights last month with the launch of Youi’s tailor-made traineeship program for all new call centre employees.
The first twenty new recruits were signed up through BUSY At Work to the company’s 12 month Certificate III in Customer Engagement accredited program.
A collaborative approach with BUSY, Youi and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) the Australian College of Commerce and Management (ACCM), has succeeded in the development and delivery of a tailor-made training package specifically for the Youi Call Centre on the Sunshine Coast.
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.
