
Advisory group to boost QLD agri-skills
The Queensland government has unveiled its plans for a skills initiative in the state’s agricultural sector – a scheme that aims to support the industry’s workforce needs.

The Queensland government has unveiled its plans for a skills initiative in the state’s agricultural sector – a scheme that aims to support the industry’s workforce needs.

The federal government has announced it is undertaking consultations in a bid to boost job opportunities nationwide.

Queensland agricultural businesses are being given a helping hand, after the federal government announced a multimillion-dollar upskilling staff initiative.

Five Indigenous Gladstone high school students are one step closer to achieving their career aspirations thanks to funding support from the Santos GLNG Project.

Opportunities for apprenticeships in Brisbane could receive a welcome boost, after the state government announced it supports a major hotel development in the CBD.

Construction on an $80 million luxury tower in Surfers Paradise is expected to kick off this month – generating hundreds of jobs in the Gold Coast.

Queensland’s residential construction industry continues to show signs of improvement, with the state’s peak building body stating 2013 will see a flurry of activity in the sector.

The multibillion-dollar Gold Coast Broadwater Marine Project has reached a major milestone, after four consortiums for the development were shortlisted this week.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is boosting opportunities for apprenticeships in Bundaberg through its Doorways 2 Construction (D2C) program.

Opportunities for apprenticeships in Rockhampton may receive a boost, after the state government approved a $600 million resort development in the Great Barrier Reef.