First-year apprentice wins at WorldSkills Competition
First-year apprentice Ted Halpin won third place at the WorldSkills MTA AutoBody competition in Brisbane on September 18.
Toowoomba region “open for business”
There’s good news for those seeking apprenticeships in Toowoomba as Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio announced Toowoomba is officially “open for business.”
Queensland Plan to triple the value of resource production
Queensland’s resources sector is expected to triple in value and reach $100 billion by 2040, according to the Queensland Plan, a 30-year vision for Queensland.
Understanding and Preventing Workforce Vulnerabilities in Midlife and Beyond: A Study
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the Brotherhood of St Laurence are looking for people to take part in a study on Understanding and preventing workforce vulnerabilities in midlife and beyond. The study is examining the relationship between people’s age, work, and the rest of their lives, focusing in particular on:
Mentoring can improve apprentice retention
The issue of apprentice and trainee retention is a complex one. That’s because the ability to retain a worker can be influenced by a number of unique and complex factors that will differ from employee to employee.
Streamlining environmental approvals
The federal and Queensland governments have agreed on a deal designed to streamline the environmental approvals process, which could provide a much needed boost to the mining, construction and resources industries in Queensland.
Manufacturing sector grows for first time in two years
The Australian Industry Group’s (AIG) Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has risen above 50 for the first time since June 2011, indicating the manufacturing sector is in a state of expansion.
New opportunities for Indigenous Employment in Queensland
A partnership between Santos GLNG, Energy Skills Queensland (ESQ) and the Gladstone Regional Council is providing crucial support to the Keys to Careers program in Gladstone.
