Lucy finds her passion in spray painting apprenticeship

Twenty three year old Lucy Williams firmly believes she has the right qualities to make it in the spray painting industry. Now three months into her automotive spray painting apprenticeship with Hervey Bay business David Nash Smash Repairs, Lucy is relishing her role and feeling confident that she has made the right career choice. BUSY […]

The Single Tool That’s Stopping Apprentices From Getting Their Work Done

It will come as no surprise that the biggest productivity killer for your apprentice is the humble smartphone. Of all the tools on the job site, the smartphone is probably the most frequently used. This isn’t always a bad thing, but it’s definitely a tool that can be a source of distraction on the job. […]

How Trade Schools Are Shaking Up Traditional Education

Trade schools, by design, massively benefit trade industries and employers by producing experienced, motivated and well trained apprentices and trainees. These schools are a hybrid form of education in which senior students complete their secondary education and begin school-based apprenticeships or traineeships (SATs). The final years of a student’s schooling is dedicated to developing skills […]

Ryan ready to take his horticultural career to the next step

Former Kepnock High (Bundaberg) student Ryan Claridge is a young man on a mission determined to make his own way in the world. The enthusiastic and energetic 18 year old has just completed his second qualification, a Certificate III in Surface Extraction which he hopes will help him gain employment in the mining industry. BUSY […]

Employing A Gen Z? 5 Steps To Keeping Them Happy (And On The Job)

In an age where young people are predicted to have 17 jobs over 5 careers, finding quality young employees only to lose them can be a source of frustration. While hiring a Gen Z can prove to be a valuable asset for your business, keeping them engaged, productive and on the job can be a […]

Alicia’s ready for a big future in the electrical industry

First year electrical apprentice, Alicia McCallum is a young woman on a mission with a bright future ahead of her. The former Robina State High School student is just a few weeks into her Certificate III in Electrotechnology with IDC Solutions Pty Ltd and very much enjoying her new work environment. Having previously completed a […]

Why The Hospitality And Tourism Industries Are Taking On So Many Trainees

Barista pours steamed milk into coffee

Here at BUSY At Work we know what employers in the tourism and hospitality industries are looking for and we’re not surprised that these industries are taking on more and more trainees. Practical learning in these industries is hugely beneficial to businesses so it makes sense that more and more businesses are tapping into the […]