Gold Coast Commonwealth Games receive $21m funding boost
The Queensland government is injecting almost $21 million into the planning and development of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games as part of this year’s state budget.
$30m training facility opens at Cairns TAFE
Apprentices and trainees in north Queensland now have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, with the opening of a $30 million trade workshop at a Cairns TAFE.
Queensland government supports education merger
The Queensland government has shown its support for a proposed merger between two of the state’s major education institutions – providing school leavers with access to more career pathways.
Queensland first homebuyers boost to bolster job prospects
The Queensland construction sector received a major boost today (September 10) after the government announced its plans to more than double the first homebuyers grant – increasing activity within the residential building industry.
Young, Black and Deadly Group creating opportunities for indigenous Australians
A group partnership in north-west Queensland which aims to bolster indigenous employment rates in the area has been commended by the government for its innovative work.
New Queensland coordinators to bolster employment figures
Almost $1 million has been injected into the Queensland employment sector – launching more people into jobs created by the lucrative resource industry.
$1bn Surfers Paradise resort to create 3,000 jobs
With its thriving resource sector and string of major developments earmarked across the state, Queensland is emerging as the employment capital of Australia.
Queensland skills program expands to Rockhampton and Bundaberg
The expansion of Energy Skills Queensland’s (ESG) training program will bolster opportunities for those interested in enrolling in apprenticeships in Rockhampton and Bundaberg.
Indigenous employment focus of minister visit
Government officials, local mayors, health care workers and industry leaders will converge on the Mornington Island area this week to put the spotlight on indigenous employment in the region.
Queensland cleans up at WorldSkills competition
Queensland’s best apprentices and trainees have come out on top after bringing home 22 medals from the WorldSkills Australia National Competition held in Sydney recently.
