CS energy has announced that its apprenticeship and traineeship program will continue to operate in 2016, with 18 people getting the chance to earn a nationally recognised qualification at the company this year.
Thousands of jobs in Queensland are one step closer to reality after the state government announced the approval of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Priority Development Area (PDA) plans. The scheme is expected to provide employment for 2,000 construction workers during the building phase, as well as supporting 8,000 ongoing staff once completed.
Organisations throughout the Gold Coast are creating thousands of new jobs in Queensland, with the region experiencing solid growth across multiple sectors.
Businesses should offer more apprenticeships and traineeships to counter high youth unemployment in the state, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ).
The Palaszczuk government has announced an Accelerated Works Program for public projects that will create 430 jobs in North Queensland. This is part of a five-point plan to stimulate employment across the region.
The construction of a new public hospital in Roma is expected to create more than 250 jobs in Queensland during the building phase, according to the state government.
The number of jobs available in Ipswich is set to rise over the coming years, after the city’s council announced a new strategic framework for the region’s future development.
State-owned power company Energex has inducted 22 apprentices in Queensland, with the firm keen to build a talented pipeline of electricians for the future. The announcement came on the same day (January 19) that the organisation unveiled its new Battery Storage Trial.
Queensland’s coal industry reported record exports in 2015, making it two years in a row that overseas shipments have surpassed previous achievements. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) revealed that 220 million tonnes of coal were sent to international buyers last year, up 2 per cent on 2014’s 216 million tonnes.
New construction jobs in Queensland are on the horizon, following a state government announcement that 10 solar projects could soon receive financial support from the Commonwealth.
