Apprenticeship News

The Queensland government is trying to lure established NSW businesses into the sunshine in an effort to create more apprenticeship opportunities.

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.

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.

Businesses across the world are coming under more and more scrutiny for the way they operate, especially when it comes to managing their impact on the environment. However, there are a number of changes occurring across various industries, with the construction sector in particular exhibiting an important focus on greener operating practices.

From ensuring worker safety and opportunity to offering business advice, authorities have an important role to play in helping specific industries stay competitive and profitable for various businesses.

As Queensland’s population continues to grow, it’s important that the rest of the state’s infrastructure evolves with it. As more people flow into the state, highways, hospitals and other developments will be an important focus for government investment and apprenticeship opportunities.

State government spending influences the success of many different industries across Australia, ensuring there are apprenticeship opportunities and the support necessary for businesses to grow. In some cases, these investments impact multiple sectors, ensuring a wide range of benefits for the state economy.

Australia’s population is growing and ageing, putting pressure on a number of different services across the country. By 2020, according to McCrindle Research, Australia’s population will have risen to 24 million and the median age will be 40 years old, up from the 37 currently.