One of the key benefits of hiring apprentices and trainees is that you can build a talent pipeline within your organisation to prevent skills shortages in the future.
When business owners think of their assets, they’re quick to mention items such as their facilities, any vehicles they rely on and their IT infrastructure. However, many of them forget that their most valuable asset is actually their people. Without the hard work and energy of the employees and apprentices that turn up everyday, businesses aren’t able to achieve their goals.
One of the key benefits of pursuing apprenticeships and traineeships is that they provide you with crucial practical experience within your chosen industry. This on-the-job training can prove instrumental in building your skills, confidence and employability.
Vocational education and training (VET) could provide a gateway for organisations to build a talented pipeline of employees with ICT qualifications – skills that are becoming increasingly sought after in Australia.
Jobs growth is an important indicator of the economy’s health, which is why many people often welcome the news that employment is on the rise. Fortunately, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed 302,000 more people had jobs in January 2016 than the same period last year.
Is your business struggling to find qualified candidates for certain roles? You’re not alone – the latest statistics from SEEK show vacancies are on the rise across multiple sectors.
If you’re considering starting an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2016, you’ll no doubt want to know which industries are expected to perform the best this year.
Hays Australia has added to the growing body of research that shows the need for skilled IT workers is high in the country. The recruitment firm revealed in its latest quarterly jobs report that demand outstrips supply in various disciplines across the sector, meaning qualified candidates now have much greater choice in roles.
Approximately half of young Australians are concerned that education has not provided them with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, new research has revealed.
Changing your career may appear a daunting prospect, but it seems many Australians switch their professions at some point after graduating from school.
