What does the 2018 budget mean for your hiring plans?
The Treasurer handed down Budget 2018-19 at 7:30pm on Tuesday 8 May 2018. BUSY At Work examines the impacts to your business…
9 May 2018
Regan lands his first job with support from BUSY At Work
Sixteen year old Regan Groszmann may be young in years but his determination to earn a living for himself has not gone unnoticed by BUSY
1 May 2018
Lucy finds her passion in spray painting apprenticeship
Twenty three year old Lucy Williams firmly believes she has the right qualities to make it in the spray painting industry. Now three months into
24 April 2018
The Single Tool That’s Stopping Apprentices From Getting Their Work Done
It will come as no surprise that the biggest productivity killer for your apprentice is the humble smartphone. Of all the tools on the job
24 April 2018
How Trade Schools Are Shaking Up Traditional Education
Trade schools, by design, massively benefit trade industries and employers by producing experienced, motivated and well trained apprentices and trainees. These schools are a hybrid
20 April 2018
Ryan ready to take his horticultural career to the next step
Former Kepnock High (Bundaberg) student Ryan Claridge is a young man on a mission determined to make his own way in the world. The enthusiastic
18 April 2018
Employing A Gen Z? 5 Steps To Keeping Them Happy (And On The Job)
In an age where young people are predicted to have 17 jobs over 5 careers, finding quality young employees only to lose them can be
17 April 2018
Alicia’s ready for a big future in the electrical industry
First year electrical apprentice, Alicia McCallum is a young woman on a mission with a bright future ahead of her. The former Robina State High
16 April 2018
Despite another 18,000 new jobs unemployment increased to 5.6%
Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed despite an increase in jobs in February our unemployment rate still increased by a further 8,900 people looking for work.
22 March 2018
BUSY backs Kandanga employer in building career opportunities for young people
Kandanga business woman, Julie Worth knows the value of employing trainees and apprentices and what they can bring to a business.
As the owner of local business, Karabee Bus and Coach and Manager/Volunteer of the Kandanga Country Club and Kandanga Information Centre, Julie is the largest employer in town and its strongest advocate.
21 March 2018
