Anika Finds Her Passion in Fitting and Turning

Anika Fritze-Shanks - Mechanical Apprentice at City of Gold Coast

Since starting her apprenticeship in December last year, Anika has been kept busy carrying out repair work on community playground equipment as well as learning how to change bushes and bearings and develop her hand skills in MIG and TIG welding.

PaTH Internship Brings Work Success for Mia

Mia Edwards PaTH Internship

Now five weeks into her new role, Mia is relishing the opportunity to learn new skills and build her confidence.
Mia has now been employed on a permanent part time basis working twenty hours per week with the prospect of increased hours in the near future.

Apprentice Career Pathway gets Leroy into Management

Grand Motors Toyota Retail Sales Manager Leroy Dunne

“At Grand Motors we are always keen to hire passionate young people who are looking to build a career in the motor industry.”
“There is so much more progression in the industry now. If you love cars and love learning you have the opportunity to go anywhere in the world and get a job.” Mr Dunne said.

61,600 Jobs Created in November

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Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show full-time employment increased for the 14th straight month in November 2017.

Full-time employment grew by a further 41,900 jobs in November, while part-time employment increased by 19,700 jobs, underpinning a total increase in employment of 61,600 jobs.

Get BUSY Get Fit Program Helps Lucas Achieve His Work Goals

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Twenty two year old Lucas Richardson knows how hard it can be to make ends meet when you are not getting enough work hours but his determination to improve his job readiness skills has not gone unnoticed by BUSY At Work Program Coordinator/Mentor, Robyn Donnelly.

After completing a Bachelor of Music Technology and working part time at Woolworth’s for a number of years, Lucas’s determination to succeed is finally starting to pay dividends.

BUSY At Work’s Alan Kent is Ready to Make a Difference in Gladstone

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BUSY has been servicing Gladstone businesses and the community since 2006 and since commencing with BUSY just five weeks ago, Alan has been working hard to build a strong collaboration with the employment services sector, industry and the community.

Having been based in Gladstone for the past 13 years, Alan is fully aware how Gladstone is constantly changing and evolving.