Three things to keep in mind when applying for a job
Do you have pictures of last night’s party posted on your Facebook for everyone to see? How about your Twitter page – can anyone access your tweets?
27 June 2013
Apprentice Ambassador on ‘The Living Room’
From working as an Australian Apprentice to having a guest star role on Channel 10’s show “The Living Room,” Jessica Martin has come a long way since she completed her apprenticeship in the hospitality industry.
25 June 2013
Counting down to Australian Engineering Week – August 5-11
If you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, and are looking for more guidance or apprentice support in this area, then you may want to head along to the events coming up in August for Australian Engineering Week!
24 June 2013
Master Builders Queensland detail six key reforms for building and construction industry
Master Builders Queensland aims to address the “major problems” facing the state’s building and construction industry, revealing six key reforms to help build confidence in these sectors.
24 June 2013
Over 260,000 Australians employed as a result of the investment in mining, oil and gas projects
The growth in Australia’s mining industry was recently highlighted by the Fairfax Employment Forecast (May 2013), which revealed that there has been a rise in the number of mining jobs over the last 12 months.
21 June 2013
Queensland apprentices make use of flood-damaged machinery
The floods that devastated Queensland in 2011 are estimated to have affected over 200,000 people and caused more than $2.38 billion worth of damage.
20 June 2013
Action plan for Queensland’s training sector
A new program aimed at supporting Queenslanders with the skills training needed to get a job was recently announced by the state’s minister for Education, Training and Employment John-paul Langbroek.
20 June 2013
Thousands visit Ipswich’s Job and Skills Expo
Droves of visitors turned out for Ipswich’s Job and Skills Expo last week (June 14), with those interested in pursuing employment and apprenticeships in Queensland exploring the opportunities available to them.
20 June 2013
Cover letter basics for apprentices and trainees
While getting the layout and key details of your CV right is essential, it’s important to get the basics of your cover letter correct too, so that you make the best impression with potential employers.
19 June 2013
Proposed extension of Red Hill Mining Lease Project to potentially create thousands of jobs
BM Alliance Coal Operations has proposed amending its Red Hill Mining Lease Application to pencil in an extension of the Broadmeadow underground mine and a “future incremental expansion” of the Goonyella Riverside Mine.
19 June 2013