More young Australians taking gap years
A recent report has revealed that more Australians than ever are taking gap years before attending university.
31 July 2012
Boosting productivity among trainees and apprentices
Harnessing the skills of a workforce and leveraging them in the right direction is an important business strategy, Skills Australia has revealed in a study.
26 July 2012
Tradeswomen focus of National Skills Week
With National Skills Week just a month away, WorldSkills Australia is shining the spotlight on tradeswomen by encouraging them into traditionally male-dominated fields.
25 July 2012
Queensland rail industry skills shortage identified
A recent audit has revealed an increasing gap in staffing and skills in the Queensland rail industry, with the problem expected to increase over the next year.
25 July 2012
Upskilling and retraining for the mining sector
Queensland’s lucrative resource sector represents significant opportunity for jobseekers. For those with specific skill sets in a particular area such as engineering or drilling, employment opportunities are likely to be in abundance.
24 July 2012
Junior miners focus of Queensland government review
The Queensland government has announced a review of regulations for novice miners with the aim of encouraging more investment into the sector.
24 July 2012
Demand for higher skilled workers increases
Australia’s future economic growth is reliant on high level skilled workers, a recent study has revealed.
23 July 2012