Australia’s construction industry is one of the country’s strongest, with infrastructure projects and residential developments both contributing to rising activity. While the industry has always been a hotbed for apprenticeship opportunities in Queensland, recent research has revealed it has also become a key driver of indigenous employment as well.
Indigenous employment has received a healthy boost following news that 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have graduated from mining traineeships in Queensland.
A new funding initiative will provide $530,000 for six projects across the state, with Indigenous employment in Queensland expected to receive a boost.
BUSY At Work is running an Indigenous Senior Schooling Retention Program which will see 44 Indigenous students take up traineeships in various industries whilst being mentored to help them achieve their goal of attaining a Year 12 certificate.
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) focus on Indigenous employment initiatives in the state.
A $100,000 Indigenous employment partnership has been renewed between the state government and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).
Indigenous employment in Australia is set to receive more than $860 million from the federal government as part of a grant funding initiative.
The federal government has announced new reforms that are expected to provide a significant boost to Indigenous employment opportunities nationwide.
The federal government has announced a new scheme that will generate 20,000 jobs for Indigenous people in Australia over the next five years.
School-based apprenticeships could also have a positive impact on improving workforce participation rates of Aboriginal Australians, with the report highlighting the importance of tackling youth unemployment in Indigenous communities.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
Suite 6/45 Nind Street
Southport QLD 4215
PO BOX 303
Southport QLD 4215
* THE BUSY GROUP LTD trading as BUSY At Work is a service provider contracted by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to provide support services to prospective and current employers and Australian Apprentices. THE BUSY GROUP LTD is one of a number of Network Providers in Queensland and Western Australia. This website does not represent the Australian Government, if you wish to access information about the Australian Apprenticeships, from the Australian Government you should access the Australian Apprenticeships website.
