Unemployment rate increases despite 13,500 more jobs being created

Warehouse Workers

Seasonally adjusted figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today revealed a rise in the unemployment rate, from 5.7 per cent in November 2016 to 5.8 per cent this month.

It is not all negative news however as we saw the participation rate continue to climb, rising from 64.6 per cent last month to 64.7 per cent in January 2017.

Lisa thrives in new administration role with Lee Crane Hire

Lisa and Colin of Gladstone's Lee Crane Hire

After more than 15 years working in the retail sector, Lisa Grossett is relishing the opportunity to learn new skills and apply herself to a new work role.

Lisa was recently signed up through BUSY At Work’s Gladstone office and is now working as an Administration Trainee with Lee Crane Hire in Gladstone.

Hit the Road Program helps Joshua achieve his work goals

Joshua ready for new job

A recent graduate of the five week program which targets job seekers aged between 15 and 24, and Indigenous and disadvantaged job seekers, Joshua has proved to be an excellent student and his determination to succeed is now paying dividends.

Before entering the program Joshua had not been able to secure employment and despite not having been employed for over a year, nothing could hold him back.

Lachlan’s ready for a big future in the building industry

Golding Homes Apprenticeship

Lachlan only has to look to his boss, Jeremy Scanlan for inspiration on where his carpentry apprenticeship might take him. Jeremy commenced his own school-based apprenticeship in 2008 and is now a Director of Toowoomba based Golding Homes.

Shayli finds her feet at indoor child play centre

Shayli and her employment support team

Shayli Green is a motivated and dedicated young person who is achieving success in her new role as a part time hospitality trainee at Yard Apes Coomera Indoor Play Centre.
Despite having to overcome some obstacles in her life, that hasn’t stopped Shayli pursuing her lifelong goals to work with children.