The Newman government has developed a clear sense of direction to guide the growing freight industry is Queensland by increasing rail use and creating a more efficient road network.
Council support for future residential construction and non-residential infrastructure developments will offer opportunities for employment and apprenticeships in Rockhampton over the coming years.
The Queensland Resources Council is considering a plan to develop productive land use for Cape York, which should be encouraging news for those seeking agricultural or mining apprenticeships in Townsville.
A record $37.9 billion was spent by minerals and energy companies in Queensland during the last financial year, with a significant portion spent on providing opportunities for employment and apprenticeships in Brisbane.
The hospitality industry employs a quarter of the country’s population, according to Australian careers and training information affiliate SkillsOne. That equates to more than 2.5 million people working in the various sectors under the service skills umbrella.
Almost 40 per cent of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mining industry workforce is under the age of 30, according to Energy Skills Queensland’s (ESQ) 2013 Heartbeat Report.
A new building industry watchdog will come into power in Queensland next month, in what has been hailed as the most significant reform to construction regulation in more than 20 years.
Rockhampton is expecting to experience significant population growth over the next two years, leading to a plan being put in place to meet the needs of residents.
The Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) has released performance highlights and key indicators of the current condition of the state’s resources sector. The news is encouraging for those seeking employment, training or apprenticeships in Queensland.
Apprenticeships in Queensland play a significant role in increasing the skills base of the Australian workforce.
