Darling Downs gas project ‘will support 1,600 jobs in 2016’
A $1.7 billion gas initiative on the western Darling Downs is set to support 1,600 employees this year, which could provide a boost for Queensland’s apprentices and trainees.
BUSY secures contract to continue to deliver PACER to schools across Australia
BUSY At Work is delighted to announce its success in retaining the contract to deliver the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program to schools across Australia.
The trades show strength in January job ads
Is your business struggling to find qualified candidates for certain roles? You’re not alone – the latest statistics from SEEK show vacancies are on the rise across multiple sectors.
Australian employment on the rise
Jobs growth is an important indicator of the economy’s health, which is why many people often welcome the news that employment is on the rise. Fortunately, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed 302,000 more people had jobs in January 2016 than the same period last year.
The dos and don’ts of searching for an apprentice or trainee
Employers have various options when searching for qualified staff to fill key positions within organisations. However, when traditional recruitment avenues are failing to identify the right staff, businesses may decide apprenticeships and traineeships are the best way to address skills shortages.
How to avoid making common interview mistakes
Job interviews can be extremely nerve-racking, particularly for people who have limited experience going through the process. This may be the case when you’re applying for an apprenticeship or traineeship, especially if you’ve recently left school.
Employers urged to employ apprentices to help youth unemployment
As a strong advocate for apprenticeships and traineeships as valuable career pathways, BUSY At Work is urging businesses to employ an apprentice or trainee to help decrease youth unemployment in Australia.
Work Inspiration Program inspires students’ passions
A new program to assist young people to discover their passions and learn about career paths that suit their interests and skills is already having a positive effect on students in the Logan region.
Hit the Road Program helps fast track job seekers into a job
BUSY At Work is delivering an exciting new program with Careers Australia Training to help young job seekers gain a start in the transport and logistics industry.
Looking after Children Comes Natural for Georgie
Seventeen year old Georgie Harris has always known that she has a natural affiliation with young children so it comes as no surprise that she has fitted in extremely well at Mirambeena Children’s Centre in Toowoomba.
The school-based trainee has already completed her Certificate III in Children’s Services and has signed up to do a Diploma of Children’s Services, whilst completing Year 12 at The Glennie School this year.
