Charlee Excited to Pursue Her Passion for Painting

Twenty three year old Charlotte “Charlee” Chaplin is living proof that you’re never too old to change careers and follow your dreams into a vocation you are passionate about. The former barista and housekeeper always had it in the back of her mind that she wanted to be a painter since she left high school.

3 Ways Apprentices Can Future-Proof Your Industry

For business owners, who are often stuck between the micro issues of their staff and the macro concerns of the clients and the broader industry, there is much at stake when it comes to taking on apprentices. Apprentices are the obvious future.

5 Misconceptions Surrounding Hiring An Apprentice

apprentices and worker on site

Hiring an apprentice or trainee can often seem like a complicated process, one that your business doesn’t have the time or resources to figure out. Luckily here at BUSY At Work we know how valuable taking on an apprentice or trainee can be for your business, and we want to make the process as easy as possible.

ABS – Jobs Growth and Female Participation Reaches Record High

Managing Director, BUSY At Work Paul Miles said it was encouraging to see business confidence build but was concerned about the momentum of part time job growth.

“Each month we have seen a pattern of continual growth in part time jobs rather than full time jobs.

“This creates under-employment, meaning while people may be employed, they are not getting enough hours in their job to get ahead and therefore are simply living week to week and in many cases going backwards.

“This is not sustainable, and I urge all Queensland businesses to consider taking on an apprentice or trainee now.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work opens for funding applications

“The BUSY RSCPA Traineeships project was part of that of that latest round, with $118,700 committed to employ six people onto paid Work Skills Traineeships, where they will gain hands on experience at the Black Cat Café while also studying for a Certificate I in Hospitality.”