Students weighing up their education options should keep in mind whether they want to pursue further study or get an immediate position in the workforce, a report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has suggested.
Queensland women looking for a job change may be interested in a new government initiative that offers incentives for females to embark on study in male-dominated industries.
Proving he has the best tricks of the trade up his sleeve, 28-year-old builder Matthew Hall was awarded the Queensland Apprentice of the Year last week.
A report has revealed that women lack the confidence to pursue high paying trade professions in male dominated fields – leading to a widening pay gap between the genders.
The federal government has announced a $20 million initiative to bolster retention levels of electrical apprentices nationwide by fast-tracking training programs.
Queensland has been praised for its contribution to developing a skilled workforce in a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Eleven individuals and organisations have been commended for their outstanding contribution to the Queensland vocational education and training sector, with the state government announcing the winners of annual training awards yesterday (September 16).
Apprentices and trainees in north Queensland now have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, with the opening of a $30 million trade workshop at a Cairns TAFE.
The Queensland government has shown its support for a proposed merger between two of the state’s major education institutions – providing school leavers with access to more career pathways.
The expansion of Energy Skills Queensland’s (ESG) training program will bolster opportunities for those interested in enrolling in apprenticeships in Rockhampton and Bundaberg.
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