Automotive industry still offering jobs
Mr Gwilym spoke to Australia News Limited in early April regarding the state of the auto industry Down Under, in response to Holden, Ford and Toyota all announcing the decision to pull manufacturing from Australian shores.
Building confidence on high
Released on April 24, the Master Builders National Survey of Building and Construction shows confidence in the industry lifted about 60 points for the first time since March 2008. The figure is now well above the neutral 50 mark after three consecutive quarters of growth.
Aged care workforce needs to grow
Released on April 10, the Aged Care in Australia – Industry and Practice report found recruitment, retention and productivity are the number one concern facing aged care providers over the coming years.
Upskilling staff to obtain talent adaptability
Released on April 8, the PwC Adapt to Survive study found the inability to upskill and retrain staff is costing the global economy billions of dollars in lost productivity and unnecessary recruitment expenses each year.
Gold Coast is Australia’s preferred tourist spot
Those seeking tourism apprenticeships on the Gold Coast will be encouraged to hear Queensland has remained the top destination for long holidays, with the Gold Coast named the most preferred location.
Queensland shines in employment figures
As the nation’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8 per cent last month, Queensland was leading the country in employment growth as 4,200 new jobs were created last month alone.
Civil work apprenticeships in Queensland
The Queensland government has announced one particular project to improve safety along a dangerous stretch of Queensland highway, with funding expected to support the sealing of 12 kilometres of road.
More employment opportunities in Queensland resources sector
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps explained that more than 16,400 square kilometres of land in Queensland’s north-west and south-west has now been released to the resources industry.
Housing recovery creating employment and training opportunities
In a detailed report regarding the Australian construction sector, ABS identified several key areas of growth. This includes a record high number of residential building approvals during the first quarter of this year.
Queensland’s tourism industry thriving
The latest State Tourism Satellite Account figures were released by Ms Stuckey on April 2 and reveals the tourism industry across the state is expanding rapidly.