If you’re one of the many people who have considered pursuing apprenticeships in Brisbane, then head on over to the Creative Kick-off launch at the Southbank Institute of Technology to assess your career options as part of National Skills Week (August 26-September 1).
The expansion and refurbishment of the Gladstone Pound estimated to cost $1.43 million has moved onto the next stage with Tomkins Commercial and Industrial Builders announced as the tenders for the project.
Hundreds of residents take up apprenticeships in Queensland each year, with upskilling as an electrician one of the many trades pursued.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
