Why The Retail Industry Is Taking On So Many Trainees

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the retail industry is rewarding, diverse and provides a variety of employment opportunities. For those of you still wondering, however, here are five reasons why the retail industry is taking on so many trainees.

BUSY backs Kandanga employer in building career opportunities for young people

Trainee Tanya Nicholson and employer Julie Worth

Kandanga business woman, Julie Worth knows the value of employing trainees and apprentices and what they can bring to a business.

As the owner of local business, Karabee Bus and Coach and Manager/Volunteer of the Kandanga Country Club and Kandanga Information Centre, Julie is the largest employer in town and its strongest advocate.

PaTH Internship brings apprenticeship success for Liam

Apprentice baker Liam Scope smiling at Coomera Rivers bakeru

Twelve months ago quietly spoken Liam Scope had an uncertain future. As a registered job seeker with ETC Coomera, Liam was lacking in confidence and finding it hard to gain employment in the hospitality industry due to not having a car and licence. After gaining his license, Liam’s life took a positive turn when he […]

Rodhan lands his dream job through BUSY

Brisbane based Rodhan Rai is a young man destined to have a successful career ahead of him.

After moving from Nepal five years ago with his family, the 20 year old struggled to obtain full-time work until linking up with BUSY At Work’s Project Coordinator Mentor, Valerie Osburn.

Apprentice and Trainee Trade commencements increase for September Quarter

The latest apprentice and trainee data published for September 2017 quarter showed trade commencements were up 4.2% compared to September 2016 quarter. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) report showed the biggest trade commencement increases in automotive and engineering (up 16.8%) and construction trades workers (up 5.5%). This increase comes despite a 3.2% […]

Government Incentives Are Making It Easier To Hire Apprentices

While employing an apprentice or trainee is a smart, long-term investment, sometimes the short-term costs can be tough to overlook.

This is where BUSY comes in. Not only do we help you every step of the way (for free), we also help you figure out what government incentives you can apply for and how much funding you’re entitled to.