Opening soon: Nominations for Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards
The best of Lockyer Valley’s businesses and employees will be recognised at this year’s Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards, with nominations opening at the end of the month.
$10.4m Mooloolaba Road project to provide ‘critical’ safety improvements
Construction is set to begin on the $10.4 million safety improvements on Mooloolaba Road at Buderim hill, aimed at reducing the area’s high crash rate and improving driveability for motorists.
Work begins on Lockyer Valley Aquatic Centre
A brand new state-of-the-art aquatic centre is set to delight Lockyer Valley residents, with the regional council entering into negotiations with Douglas Construction and Engineering for the $11.9 million project.
Plans for $25m water mains upgrade in Townsville
The Townsville City Council’s Water and Waste Committee has backed a report recommending a multi-million dollar upgrade of the city’s aged infrastructure and water mains over the next 10 years.
Gain international experience in your industry with the Queensland Overseas Foundation
Those who have completed traineeships or apprenticeships in Queensland can take on a challenge of a lifetime, travelling internationally, developing industry skills and meeting new people abroad on a scholarship from the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF).
Creative Kick-off launch at SBIT for National Skills Week
If you’re one of the many people who have considered pursuing apprenticeships in Brisbane, then head on over to the Creative Kick-off launch at the Southbank Institute of Technology to assess your career options as part of National Skills Week (August 26-September 1).
Kickstart your future career with a school-based apprenticeship
If you’re approaching your final years of education, you’ve probably started giving some thought to what career you want to pursue.
Electrical industry survey identifies top three skill shortages
Hundreds of residents take up apprenticeships in Queensland each year, with upskilling as an electrician one of the many trades pursued.
Gladstone Pound refurbishment advances to next stage
The expansion and refurbishment of the Gladstone Pound estimated to cost $1.43 million has moved onto the next stage with Tomkins Commercial and Industrial Builders announced as the tenders for the project.
Second round for Supporting Women Scholarships open
Queensland women interested in pursuing non-traditional fields and skills shortage areas such as engineering, architecture and building, earth sciences, and agricultural and environmental studies can apply for extra support in the second round of the $10 million Supporting Women Scholarships.
