Hiring a mature age apprentice
Employers have mainly positive experiences with mature age apprenticeships, according to a new survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). They say these individuals are easy to train and immediately productive, but many older adults aren’t aware that such programs are available to them.
Queensland’s coal industry unharmed by global downturn
With a diverse resources sector, Central Queensland has successfully stayed in front of the coal industries economic downturn, confirming its position as a hub for global minerals and energy exports.
Bechtel Australia awarded Queensland Training Awards’ Employer of the Year
The company at the helm of Gladstone’s Curtis Island Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects has taken top honours at the Queensland Training Awards.
Queensland apprentices win Golden Trowel
A team from Central Queensland has demolished New South Wales’ 22-year-long reign and taken out the national bricklaying competition.
Re-establishment of Queensland’s uranium mines
In a move that might boost apprenticeships in Queensland, the Newman Government recently released an action plan for uranium mining.
BUSY wishes all finalists success for Qld Training Awards
58 state finalists will compete for eleven awards at the 52nd Queensland Training Awards to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this Friday 13 September 2013.
Queensland government approves $15b Arrow LNG plant
Queensland Coordinator-General Barry Broe has given the green light to Arrow CSG’s plans for a $15 billion LNG plant on Curtis Island, near Gladstone.
More job opportunities on the horizon with $1.8b contract for QCLNG project
There may be more opportunities for apprenticeships in Queensland in the near future with Thiess Australia awarded a “landmark” $1.8 billion contract for the construction of gas compression facilities for the Surat Basin’s Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) project.
QRC predicts ‘surge’ for resources sector
Those interested in pursuing apprenticeships in Queensland based in the resources sector will be encouraged to hear that there is a new surge predicted for this line of work.
Gold Coast Plumbing Forum & Expo – October 24
If you’re one of the many interested in pursuing plumbing Gold Coast apprenticeships, heading over to the Gold Coast Plumbing Forum & Expo on October 24 could be a fantastic opportunity.
