What we can learn from a bad boss…
With that being said, there’s a lot to be gained from the experience of working for a bad boss. It may seem counterintuitive, but working under a bad boss can actually have a positive effect by sharpening your own management skills and potentially preparing you to take on a managerial role in the future, if […]
Baxter went from playing video games at home every day to working as an assistant manager!
In 2020, Baxter found out about BUSY At Work’s Transition to Work program which supports young people aged 15-24 with intensive support to find work. When you are young and just left school, it is extremely difficult to get your first ‘foot in the door’ and this is where the program helps. The Transition to […]
Raymond now working to support medical research and pharmaceutical manufacturing!
Raymond initially had contactless appointments with his Transition to Work consultant, he was always punctual and was very keen to find employment in his local area. An unusual opportunity came through Selborne Biological Services (Aust) Pty Ltd who were looking for local people to join their company, contracting at Swickers, Kingaroy’s well-known pork processing plant […]
Industry Training Hub now open to connect local students with careers
BUSY At Work is providing a full-time career facilitator at 131 Bazaar Street, helping youths develop skills to help them find employment without having to leave the region. The hub services the Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gympie, Bundaberg and Burnett regions. Mr O’Brien said the hub is one of ten training hubs being trialled across Australia as […]
Budget 2021 – Securing Australia’s Economic Recovery
The economy is recovering with the unemployment rate at 5.6%, now lower than pre-pandemic levels, and the continued focus of this budget in ‘creating jobs’. The strategies to achieve this include investment in education, infrastructure projects and an extension of the highly successful 50% wage subsidy for hiring a new apprentice or trainee until March […]
Nominations Open for VIC Early Years Awards
Early childhood learning is incredibly important in shaping the education outcomes for the future. The Victorian Early Years Awards is a great way to provide recognition to those in the sector. Nominations are now open across seven categories. Winners in each category receive a grant of up to $15,000 towards their initiative or professional development. […]
Minister Di Farmer visits PWR and their 30 Apprentices
PWR have always invested in their staff, providing qualification skills that can assist their employee’s career paths in the automotive, engineering and manufacturing industries. They currently have 30 apprentices on staff, supported by BUSY At Work, an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider. The Minister Di Farmer, along with Paul Miles (Managing Director for BUSY […]
