Apprenticeship bonus extended

Employers in the building, construction and engineering trades have until the end of April to take advantage of the Apprentice Kickstart Initiative. The breakthrough program has been extended and allows employers to get an extra $3350 incentive payment for taking on a new apprentice.

New program ensures apprentices built to last

Leading apprenticeship organisation BUSY At Work has today launched a partnership with the Civil Contractors Federation QLD (CCF) to help new apprentices stay in the sector and complete their qualification.

Draft bill released for $1bn jobs package

Australia’s employment sector received a boost this week, after the federal government released the draft bill for its $1 billion Australian Jobs Act yesterday (March 21).

Indigenous employment receives a boost

Indigenous employment levels could be on the rise, with recent data showing educational performance among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is steadily improving.

First round of women scholarships announced

Queensland’s skilled workforce continues to expand and diversify, after more than 120 women took their first steps yesterday (March 21) towards a successful career in traditionally male dominated industries.

Uranium mining committee releases findings

The re-establishment of uranium mining in Queensland is one step closer, after an independent committee delivered its findings in a comprehensive report yesterday (March 18).

Road construction boost for QLD

Queensland contractors can expect to see a heightened level of activity in the field over the coming months, as millions of dollars worth of road construction works kicks off in the state’s south-east.