Steven rewarded with senior position following apprenticeship
Twenty nine year old Gladstone local Steven Strathdee knows what hard work is all about and it comes as no surprise that Steven has received a well earned promotion following the completion of his apprenticeship in November 2014.
Anthony finds his true vocation
Anthony Hughes is a confident young man who has tried his hand at a number of different careers over the years before deciding that boilermaking was his true calling.
Queensland roads receive $33 million infrastructure funding
“These extra projects are expected to save an additional five lives and prevent 256 injury crashes over 10 years, delivering economic benefits of around $168 million.”
Gold Coast opportunities will surge over the next 35 years
The population of the Gold Coast is likely to double in size by 2050, creating an abundance of opportunities for jobseekers across the region.
Jess finds her right career choice with career assessment tool
High school student Jess Barrett is like many young people who spend a lot of time wanting to find their ideal career.
Career assessment tool helps Brendan land a job
When Brendan McConnal approached UMR Engines in May 2014 looking for an apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic he was uncertain what sort of response he would receive.
BUSY’s innovative career assessment tool helps Leah find her ideal career
The Harrison Online Career Assessment Tool is being hailed as a key contributor to the success of hundreds of high school students in finding their ideal career.
Indigenous employment still an important issue
Improving Indigenous employment outcomes remains a crucial goal for Australian businesses and governments, an industry organisation has claimed.
Queensland experiences retail industry boost
Queensland’s retail industry experienced the biggest rise in turnover across the country at the end of 2014, as the sector continues to perform well nationwide.
Apprenticeships set to rise at construction companies
“The industry is on track to provide more job opportunities for young people, as the index measuring builders’ intentions to take on apprentices lifted in the December quarter to a seven-year high,” Mr Jones explained.
