Electrical industry survey identifies top three skill shortages
Hundreds of residents take up apprenticeships in Queensland each year, with upskilling as an electrician one of the many trades pursued.
14 August 2013
$6.4b mine and rail components of Galilee Coal Project takes another step toward approval
The development of a new coal mine and related infrastructure near Alpha in the Galilee Basin, and a rail line between the mine and the Abbot Point State Development Area (APSDA) was approved by the Queensland Coordinator-General Barry Broe on August 9.
12 August 2013
Second round for Supporting Women Scholarships open
Queensland women interested in pursuing non-traditional fields and skills shortage areas such as engineering, architecture and building, earth sciences, and agricultural and environmental studies can apply for extra support in the second round of the $10 million Supporting Women Scholarships.
12 August 2013
State finalists to battle it out at Queensland Training Awards
The winners of Queensland’s seven regional training awards have all been announced, with the state’s top apprentices to face-off for the title of the apprentice of the year at the Queensland Training Awards in Brisbane on September 13.
12 August 2013
Gearing up for National Skills Week – August 26-September 1
The third National Skills Week is drawing ever-closer, and the event is set to highlight the skills, career pathways and values of those who pursue apprenticeships in Queensland and beyond.
8 August 2013
$70m Emerald Lakes residential development to go ahead
There will be more employment opportunities for job seekers and those interested in Gold Coast apprenticeships with a multi-million dollar residential development for Emerald Lakes in Carrara given the green light.
8 August 2013
Remote communities to benefit from $4.6 million federal government investment
The Queensland communities of Palm Island and Wellesley are set to benefit from a $4.6 million federal government investment in the Community Development Fund, which will go towards projects supporting Indigenous employment and community development in remote areas.
6 August 2013
North Coast region recognises top training talent
Training awards season is in full-swing this August with the North Coast winners for the regional final of the Queensland Training Awards announced on Saturday (August 3) in Caloundra.
5 August 2013
Far North Queensland’s best apprentices and trainees recognised
Far North Queensland’s top apprentices and trainee talent have been honoured at the regional final of the 52nd Queensland Training Awards held in Cairns on August 3.
5 August 2013
Thiess awarded contract to build Moreton Bay Rail Link
The long-awaited Moreton Bay Rail Link is a step closer to construction with the announcement that Thiess Contractors will take on one of south-east Queensland’s largest infrastructure projects.
5 August 2013