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Twenty three year old Bundaberg local, Nicholas Lennox now has the world at his feet after taking out gold in the Electrical Installation section at
A recent announcement from the Queensland government revealed that businesses across the state are greatly improving their safety capabilities, a fact that was recognised by the 2016 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
Apprenticeships and traineeships have the best chance of success when both the candidates and employers work together to achieve mutually beneficial results.
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.
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.
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.
First year electrical apprentice, Martin Green is a young man on a mission with a bright future ahead of him. The enthusiastic 18 year old is now nine months into his Certificate III in Electrotechnology with the Bundaberg Regional Council and very much enjoying his new work environment, learning from the tradesmen around him.
So you’ve sent in your CV for an apprenticeship or traineeship, attended an interview and you’re now eagerly awaiting the call to find out whether they’re going to offer you the position. But the phone isn’t ringing and your inbox is worryingly empty. Sound familiar?
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today showed the Australian unemployment rate had a slight decrease (by less than 0.1 percentage points)
Twenty three year old Bundaberg local, Nicholas Lennox now has the world at his feet after taking out gold in the Electrical Installation section at
A recent announcement from the Queensland government revealed that businesses across the state are greatly improving their safety capabilities, a fact that was recognised by the 2016 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
Apprenticeships and traineeships have the best chance of success when both the candidates and employers work together to achieve mutually beneficial results.
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.
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.
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.
First year electrical apprentice, Martin Green is a young man on a mission with a bright future ahead of him. The enthusiastic 18 year old is now nine months into his Certificate III in Electrotechnology with the Bundaberg Regional Council and very much enjoying his new work environment, learning from the tradesmen around him.
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