Indigenous employment expos back for 2013
Indigenous employment is set for a boost in 2013, after the federal government announced plans to hold a series of career expos in Queensland.
New apprenticeship program will ensure fledgling rail careers stay on track
Rail Skills Australasia (RSA) and leading apprenticeship organisation BUSY At Work have today launched a new apprenticeship program to help job seekers transition into a career with rail and meet workforce demands and solve skills shortages.
Construction underway at Gladstone residential estate
A tranche of new homes is set to hit the Gladstone property market, after construction kicked off on the first stage of a billion-dollar residential development in the region.
Kickstart expands to engineering trades
Australians considering embarking on a career in the engineering field are set to benefit from the federal government’s $57.5 million Kickstart Initiative.
Far-north Queensland prepares for construction boom
Far-north Queensland’s construction sector is expected to see a boom this year in terms of activity, with a string of residential and commercial developments earmarked for the region.
Gold Coast prepares for 2018 Commonwealth Games
As the Gold Coast prepares to host one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events – the Commonwealth Games – the local construction sector is set to see a flurry of activity over the coming years.
Apprenticeship bonus a boost for budding engineers
BUSY At Work CEO Paul Miles has expressed support of the Federal Government’s decision to extend the Apprentice Kickstart Incentive today to include engineering trades describing it as exciting news for employers.
Sunshine Coast construction industry welcomes improved conditions in 2013
Several major projects underway in the Sunshine Coast and a number more in the pipeline are giving the construction industry something to smile about in 2013.
BUSY helps Catherina sign up for cabinet making apprenticeship in Brisbane
Budding cabinet maker Catherina Willemsen has signed up for an apprenticeship in Brisbane with the help of BUSY At Work and the federal government’s Kickstart program.
Commonwealth Games ‘will provide tens of thousands of jobs’
The 2018 Commonwealth Games will create tens of thousands of job opportunities, news that may encourage people seeking apprenticeships on the Gold Coast.
