A recent announcement from the Queensland government revealed that businesses across the state are greatly improving their safety capabilities, a fact that was recognised by the 2016 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
The overwhelming consensus is that while the new technology will change many jobs, it’s unlikely to result in an entire workforce being replaced by robots. So, if you’re lining up an an apprenticeship or traineeship in the coming years, what, if anything, could change?
The efforts of the Queensland Firebirds and the North Queensland Cowboys over the past year have meant a lot to Queenslanders. Now thanks to the construction of new stadiums, you can go from supporting your team on Sunday to helping them build their future on Monday. Those looking for apprenticeships in Queensland could have a helping hand in these developments or look for traineeships in fields such as hospitality which grow to support our sporting stars.
In a Queensland Government press release, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said that the date the tenders open would be Friday the 16th of September. These tenders would open for exploration of 102 square kilometres in the region, with the potential for excavating copper, gold, lead and zinc.
The Queensland government is trying to lure established NSW businesses into the sunshine in an effort to create more apprenticeship opportunities.
The Building Queensland’s Infrastructure Pipeline Report is to advise the Queensland Government on what it needs to do to create not just a consistent series of projects, but a lineup of highly desirable and effective ones that will make a positive difference on life in the state.
According to Deloitte’s Agribusiness Bulletin, a growing demand for food exports from major economies such as China puts Australia’s farmers and other related businesses in a good position for the future.
Scheduled for October 25-6 and hosted at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Infrastructure Projects Conference will see key figures in the industry outline how infrastructure development will continue to evolve across Queensland. It’s an event that’s expected to generate excitement around apprenticeship opportunities and showcase the developments that Queenslanders can look forward to in the near future.
As vehicles begin to advance across a range of different parameters – namely fuel efficiency, safety and affordability – more and more Australians are seeing the value in purchasing a new vehicle, which is great news for people seeking apprenticeships in Queensland who are handy when it comes to working on cars.
With fossil fuels being a limited resource, it’s reasonable that a sector based around consuming oil in various forms would have to find an alternative. The rise in petrol-electric hybrids over the past few years is the beginning, but some manufacturers are anticipating – or kickstarting – a move to fully electric vehicles.
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