Apprenticeship News

When the topic of apprentices comes up in conversation, most people often think of younger Australians, people fresh out of school looking to make their first steps into the world of work. While this might be the traditional view, the reality is very different, with people of all ages using apprenticeship opportunities as a way to support career changes or try out new industries at any stage of their life.

With hundreds of thousands of cars on the road around Queensland, it’s important that the state is home to safe streets and highways that can handle traffic flows and prevent accidents. The continuing infrastructure upgrades around the state are a great source of apprenticeship opportunities. The more the population continues to grow, the more cars and other vehicles that end up on Queensland roads, necessitating further spending.

It’s no secret that housing is in demand across Australia, and things are no different in Queensland. As the sector continues to grow, not only does it benefit the state’s future homeowners, it provides thousands of apprenticeship opportunities for people across Queensland.

Tourism and construction are two of Queensland’s most lucrative industries. While they’ve both offered plenty of jobs to people in the past, a new multi-million dollar project will see them combine to create a number of apprenticeship opportunities.

Infrastructure developments are an ongoing source of apprenticeship opportunities in Australia, especially as the country’s growing population continues to demand greater access to roads and other supporting services.

There’s plenty of construction and infrastructure activity happening on the Gold Coast, with one of the most active cities in the Sunshine State continuing to provide apprenticeship opportunities.

Better trade and investment links between China and Queensland would have a positive impact on employment opportunities in Australia, according to State Treasurer Curtis Pitt.

The state government has announced that Toowoomba-based shopping centre Grand Central will be supporting 550 hospitality and retail training places via a new partnership with TAFE Queensland South West.

Bundaberg’s students are on holiday for Easter, and the state government is using the break to complete a range of maintenance projects on the city’s schools.