Apprenticeship News

Opportunities for various apprenticeships in Townsville were available at an Australian government Jobs and Skills Expo yesterday (December 12).

Apprenticeships in Ipswich are being highlighted as an opportunity for students who attended a careers expo at Redbank Plains High School.

The Surat Basin is set to continue experiencing jobs growth in 2013, with one property development expert claiming the resources boom will ensure future employment opportunities.

The federal government’s new Kickstart initiative is likely to create opportunities for apprenticeships in Queensland, with $57.5 million being invested nationally in skills training.

Apprenticeships in Queensland are set to be revamped following the release of a new state government plan for the vocational education and training sector.

School-based apprenticeships often result in positive outcomes for everyone involved, whether it’s the student, the training organisation, a recruiter or even parents.

One of the main benefits of school-based apprenticeships for many students is the fact they can be earning and learning at the same time.

Traineeships in Queensland could be set to receive a boost, as the state government releases an expression of interest (EOI) for a new tourism development on the Gold Coast.

Businesses throughout the Surat Basin have been given an insight into opportunities for working with QGC, an Australian coal seam gas explorer.