Apprenticeship News

High school students were given insight into the rural industries yesterday (May 9) with AgForce Queensland’s Moo Baa Munch event, running from May 9 to 12.

Jobs and skills expos help many Australians to plan their career path, linking them up with employers and providing apprentice support.

Are you considering taking up an apprenticeship, but need more insight into your chosen line of work?

Students will have the chance to try their hand at trades such as bricklaying, electrical, plastering and plumbing, with Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and WorldSkills Australia (WSA) partnering up for Try’a Trade.

Diversity in the workplace isn’t only limited to gender, ethnicity or religion – it also applies to the age, experience and skills of employees.

If you have young workers employed with you either for school-based apprenticeships or traineeships, then it’s essential to explain the safety processes in your workplace.

Are you considering taking on an apprenticeship, but not quite sure which area to gain specialised skills in?

School-based apprenticeships provide many young Australians with valuable experience in a number of environments, helping them to shape their future career path.

Australia is set to welcome its fourth Costco outlet, with the US retail giant branching out into North Lakes, Queensland.

Nominations are now open for the Australian Training Awards, the peak national awards for the vocational education and training (VET) sector, recognising training providers, organisations and individuals for their contribution to skilling Australia.