Indigenous employment expo kicks-off in Rockhampton
Rockhampton residents and businesses will combine forces today to promote job opportunities and boost indigenous employment levels in the region.
Queensland government launches employment scheme
The launch of a new Queensland fly-in-fly-out initiative in the Wide Bay Burnett region will bolster employment prospects in the region.
Queensland: top spot for employment
Queensland looks set to boast the best employment prospects in the country as demand increases for thousands of extra workers in the Sunshine State, a recent report revealed.
Skills minister to launch National Skills Week
The minister for skills, Chris Evans has applauded Australia’s trainees and apprentices, stating their importance as one of the driving forces of the nation’s economy.
Queensland’s indigenous youth to receive education boost
A joint partnership between the University of Queensland (UQ) and rugby league has launched a new initiative to support more young indigenous people into education programs.
Engineering shortage critical
A recent report has drawn attention to the increasing shortage of engineering workers across the nation, revealing the skills demand is surpassing the number of annual graduates in the field.
New reporting system for building and construction
From 1 July 2012, businesses in the building and construction industry need to report to the ATO each year, the total payments they make to each contractor for building and construction services.
Spotting job scams
Whether you have just completed a school-based apprenticeship and are ready to embark on your career, or you’re making a job change – employment is a large and exciting part of life.
New skills and training body to reshape Queensland
The Queensland government has introduced reforms to overhaul the state’s vocational education and training (VET) sector – improving the way it operates.
Gold Coast electrical engineering centre opens
Students completing electrical engineering apprenticeships in the Gold Coast will benefit from new state-of-the-art facilities.
