MBA says engineering construction activity expected to ‘remain strong’
Students who are interested in entering the building and construction sector and are currently taking part in school-based apprenticeships, will be happy to hear that Master Builders Australia (MBA) latest forecasts have predicted a “positive growth path” for the industry.
Emerging sparkies honoured at Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards
Some of Queensland’s brightest sparks were recognised on Friday night (May 17) with the Energex Apprentice of the Year Awards.
Skills Queensland reveals the state’s latest skills in demand
Occupations such as mining engineer, electrician, fashion designer, outdoor adventure guide and agricultural technician were included in Skills Queensland’s quarterly Queensland Occupations in Demand List.
$3.5 million investment to help attract apprentices to rural and remote businesses
The federal government has announced a number of initiatives aimed at meeting job skill needs in Australia, including a new $68 million Alternative Pathways pilot program, aimed at making apprenticeship systems more flexible.
How to dress for an interview
Young people who are new to the workforce and are hunting for apprenticeships in Queensland often underestimate the power of a good impression.
MBA highlights skills training as one ‘positive’ of the budget
The federal government announced $68 million in funding toward a new skills training initiative, Alternative Pathways, aimed at providing more flexibility than traditional methods and better meeting the skill needs of the industry.
Nominations open for ACPET 2013 Awards for Excellence
Come August, some of the country’s top providers of education and training in the tertiary sector will be recognised with the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) 2013 Awards for Excellence.
Priority skills targeted in Alternative Pathways pilot
A pilot program that will “better meet” the skill needs of the industry and provide more flexibility than the usual three to four year training periods has had more than $68 million invested by the federal government.
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 and tell you what they mean to your business and how they may affect you.
Gold Coast hub set to assist hundreds of jobseekers
A free Gold Coast-based jobseeker centre is increasing the success rate of almost half of those that use its services.
