Apprenticeship News

Australia is in a great position to sell goods and services abroad. The country has some unique resources and a lucrative export market nearby in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Galilee Basin, which stretches throughout much of central Queensland, has been a recent success story for mining jobs. Developments in the area have ensured local jobseekers have had new employment opportunities on a recurring basis.

School-based apprenticeships are a great way to get a better start to working life. By bridging the gap between school and work, young apprentices are able to ease their way into employment while at school, often on a part-time basis, before plunging into an exciting and rewarding career.

Brisbane has much to offer the in terms of tourism. As a city close to the sea, a lot of visitors will be attracted to the beach and the sea-adjacent attractions that are on offer.

Queensland is open to the elements. One of the things that makes the state such an attractive region, and a great place to work, is the same problem that can cause damage to business and infrastructure in the region.

A recent proposal to develop coal seam gas (CSG) operations across Queensland is tipped to deliver almost 2,000 positions for jobseekers across the state.

The Government of Queensland has announced a plan to turn the Galilee Basin into a larger community, with 28,000 jobs likely to be created from developments to infrastructure.

As the sixth largest country in the world, Australian companies can find it a challenge to link its resources with the wider business economy.

As the G20 conference in Brisbane wrapped up this month, a number of key partnerships were developed that could prove great for the prospects of apprenticeships in Queensland.