BUSY backs Racing Queensland with employment of apprentices
BUSY At Work is backing Racing Queensland in providing some exciting work opportunities for those wanting to establish a career in the racing industry.
19 March 2018
Rodhan lands his dream job through BUSY
Brisbane based Rodhan Rai is a young man destined to have a successful career ahead of him.
After moving from Nepal five years ago with his family, the 20 year old struggled to obtain full-time work until linking up with BUSY At Work’s Project Coordinator Mentor, Valerie Osburn.
16 March 2018
Apprentice and Trainee Trade commencements increase for September Quarter
The latest apprentice and trainee data published for September 2017 quarter showed trade commencements were up 4.2% compared to September 2016 quarter. The National Centre
15 March 2018
Charlee Excited to Pursue Her Passion for Painting
Twenty three year old Charlotte “Charlee” Chaplin is living proof that you’re never too old to change careers and follow your dreams into a vocation you are passionate about. The former barista and housekeeper always had it in the back of her mind that she wanted to be a painter since she left high school.
27 February 2018
Partnership With RSPCA Set to Provide New Career Opportunities in Hospitality
A new partnership between the RSPCA and BUSY At Work is set to provide some exciting work opportunities for job seekers wanting to gain a start in the hospitality industry.
21 February 2018
ABS – Jobs Growth and Female Participation Reaches Record High
Managing Director, BUSY At Work Paul Miles said it was encouraging to see business confidence build but was concerned about the momentum of part time job growth.
“Each month we have seen a pattern of continual growth in part time jobs rather than full time jobs.
“This creates under-employment, meaning while people may be employed, they are not getting enough hours in their job to get ahead and therefore are simply living week to week and in many cases going backwards.
“This is not sustainable, and I urge all Queensland businesses to consider taking on an apprentice or trainee now.
15 February 2018
Jayden in Sight of Completing Her Spray Painting Apprenticeship
It may have taken longer than she expected but 21 year old Jayden Pashley is proud that she is now only a few months away from completing her industrial spray painting apprenticeship with local Bundaberg business, Bundy Auto Panels.
8 February 2018
Skilling Queenslanders for Work opens for funding applications
“The BUSY RSCPA Traineeships project was part of that of that latest round, with $118,700 committed to employ six people onto paid Work Skills Traineeships, where they will gain hands on experience at the Black Cat Café while also studying for a Certificate I in Hospitality.”
2 February 2018
BUSY At Work Combat Youth Unemployment with Army of Apprentices
Gold Coast based organisation BUSY At Work has helped to combat the challenge of youth unemployment on the Gold Coast by unleashing an army of 111 apprentices and trainees into the workforce.
24 January 2018
New Sandblasting Role Helps Daniel Secure His Future
Mature age employee Daniel Watson has secured his future with his role as a Sandblaster, enjoying the opportunity to put his hands to work with great results.
19 January 2018
