Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Emerging sparkies honoured at Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards
The minister for Energy and Water Supply in Queensland, Mark McArdle, congratulated winners of the Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards on Friday (May 17).
Skills Queensland reveals the state's latest skills in demand
Electricians and mining engineers are two occupations identified in the recent Queensland Occupations in Demand List.
$3.5 million investment to help attract apprentices to rural and remote businesses
The federal government has invested a further $3.5 million to attract apprentices to rural and remote regions of Australia.
Nominations open for ACPET 2013 Awards for Excellence
Nominations for the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) 2013 Awards for Excellence are now open!
MBA highlights skills training as one 'positive' of the budget
Master Builders Australia has released a statement 'cautiously welcoming' the new skills initiative Alternative Pathways.
Priority skills targeted in Alternative Pathways pilot
The federal government announced in its budget yesterday (May 14), an investment of more than $68 million into the Alternative Pathways pilot for the future industry skills needs.
2013 Budget Update
Last night's budget announced some new initiatives to improve skills shortages and make the training and apprenticeship system more flexible and responsive. What does this mean for you and your business? We had our BUSY experts interpret these initiatives
What do I need to become an apprentice?
Interested in taking on an apprenticeship or traineeship? Here are a few key things you need to know!
West Ipswich to welcome new Bunnings in 2014
The construction of a Bunnings Warehouse in West Ipswich is expected to create almost 400 jobs.
Jobs and skills expos given funding boost
The federal government has invested $15.7 million toward initiatives helping to connect Australians with employment opportunities.
Moo Baa Munch gives students a taste of agricultural job opportunities
Students were given a taste of the agricultural industry with the high school day at AgForce Queensland's Moo Baa Munch event.
Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo - May 24-25
Need more advice on your chosen career path? Visit the Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo from Friday May 24 to Saturday May 25.
Try'a Trade event broadens horizons for young Queenslanders
CSQ and WSA have partnered up for a sixth year to bring Try'a Trade to Queensland.
National president of Engineers Australia highlights value of a diverse workforce
National president of Engineers Australia, Dr Marlene Kanga, emphasises the important role that leaders play in expanding workplace diversity.
Explaining the importance of safety to young workers
Findings from a Safe Work Australia report have emphasised the importance of explaining workplace safety to young workers.
What apprenticeship options are available?
Find direction for your future career by embarking on an apprenticeship or traineeship!
Four tips for guiding young apprentices
Help your young employees start their school-based apprenticeships on the right foot with these four top tips!
Queensland moves ahead with multi-million Costco development
Around 160 construction and 350 retail jobs are expected to become available with the building of Queensland's first Costco outlet.
Nominations for 2013 Australian Training Awards now open
Nominations are now open for the Australian Training Awards, recognising training providers, organisations and individuals for their contribution to skilling Australia.
Aurukun mining shortlist announced
Deputy premier and minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney has announced the shortlist of groups to progress to detailed proposals of the Aurukun bauxite resource.
More job opportunities in the Mary Valley
Australia's biggest producer of ginger, Templeton Farming Enterprise, has signed a development lease on 223 hectares of land in the Mary Valley.
Cedar Hill expands horticultural business into the Mary Valley
Cedar Hill has extended its business to a new property in the Mary Valley.
Next stage of construction for major Orion Shopping Centre expansion begins
A supermarket and several other stores are set to join the Orion Shopping Centre expansion.
