Release of Apprenticeships for the 21st Century Expert Panel Report
The report makes 14 recommendations for reform in the apprenticeships and traineeship area. Some of the recommendations include:
The report makes 14 recommendations for reform in the apprenticeships and traineeship area. Some of the recommendations include:
The local people in Chinchilla are excited about the program as it shows the commitment Linc Energy is making to their community. The program gives them an in-depth understanding of the growing energy industry, whilst also supporting local employment and upskilling. Linc Energy Chief Executive Officer Peter Bond said his company had made a long term commitment to Chinchilla residents and businesses.
This annual event took place across Australia, challenging business and community leaders to experience homelessness first-hand. The purpose was to bring this issue to the community’s attention and raise funds to support those who live on the streets.
Senator the Honourable Chris Evans Minister for Tertiary Education Skills, Jobs & Workplace Relations and representatives from the National Association of Australian Apprenticeship Centres met with 14 Australian Apprentices to review the program. Queensland was well represented with five apprentices attending from metropolitan and regional areas.
The Honourable Mayor Paul Pisasale awarded Busy Beat with his signature, limited edition espresso cup in recognition of the occasion.
For many of the students involved this was the first time they had been taught how to cook, proving an educational activity for all.
Biloela is a rural town in Central Queensland’s Banana Shire, 120kms south west of Gladstone. The economy is largely driven by agriculture in addition to local coalmines. Local income is generated by abbatoirs, cotton production, dairying, wheat, and power generation at the Callide Power Station.
Five months ago the group of Ipswich ladies started meeting with their children at Busy Beat, and have found the group to be highly beneficial. The nine mothers met each other through the Midwifery Group Practice at the Ipswich Hospital. The group provides its members with a supportive environment to share ideas and discuss parenting issues, as well as much needed adult interaction.
As we plan this move it’s a great time to celebrate our successes to date. Busy Beat’s great achievements in Ipswich include:
The parade was an opportunity to thank the volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of the January floods and a chance for staff to unite with the community it serves.
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.
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* 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 Providers in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia. This website does not represent the Australian Government, if you wish to access information about Australian Apprenticeships from the Australian Government you should access the Australian Apprenticeships website.