Property industry confidence increases
A rise in confidence in the property industry may lead to increased opportunities for residential housing construction apprenticeships in Queensland.
Bridging the skills gap with mature age apprenticeships
A national skills shortage is looming on the horizon, which has encouraged a mixed reaction from business leaders across Australia.
Marlborough exploration tenement granted
Queensland-based minerals exploration company Aus Tin Mining has officially been awarded the Marlborough exploration tenement, which could result in future opportunities for mining apprenticeships in Rockhampton should explorations prove successful.
Brisbane airport upgrade
The Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has invested $45 million into a redevelopment of Brisbane Airport’s international terminal.
Gold Coast marine precinct one step closer
The proposed $390 million Gold Coast International Marine Precinct project on the Coomera River is one step closer now the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been approved.
Residential construction employment opportunities grow
Although activity in the construction sector slowed during the last few months of 2013, employment and new starts within the industry continued to grow.
Galilee Basin mine approved
The $6.4 billion Waratah Coal mine project has been approved in Galilee Basin, which should encourage increased opportunities for mining apprenticeships in Queensland.
Study and training improve employment opportunities
Participation in education and training can help improve employment opportunities for disadvantaged Australians, according to a study from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
