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Conner gains skills and a new career pathway in Horticulture
This traineeship will earn Conner a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management, which he hopes will help him gain full time employment. “When I found out about this traineeship opportunity and what it involved, I jumped at the chance because it is totally different to anything I have ever done and my aim is to work in a job
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Recent QTA Awards Finalist is Thriving in her New Career
Kaitlyn was happily working in Child Care and then at a swimming pool teaching kids how to swim before she decided it was time for a change. As Kaitlyn was scrolling through Seek one day, she came across a traineeship through Group Training Organisation, Skill 360, at the Cairns Regional Council that would allow her to gain a Certificate III
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Stay-at-home Father Pursues his Passion for Horticulture
After bouncing between workplaces, Tyrone was looking for full-time work but unfortunately found nothing that fit inside his sons’ school care hours. When Tyrone heard about a paid traineeship at the Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club, funded through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program he jumped at the chance. The paid traineeship would provide him with a Certificate I in
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BUSY At Work Helped Chris Back into a Work Routine
Originally from Melbourne, Chris has been living in Wynnum (QLD) for the past five years and within that time, has completed his Vet Nursing certificate and many hours volunteering in the industry. With the events of COVID-19 making it difficult for him to further his career, Chris decided to press pause and instead try something different. Having been unemployed for
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Single mother of seven, Gladis said ‘This year is my turn!’
The mantra must have worked because the year has brought Gladis a bounty of good fortune including a new career path, new friendships and better health! Originally from Cairns, Gladis and her family moved to Toowoomba two years ago in pursuit of a better life for herself and her children. Her children range in ages from 3 to 21 and
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Hard-working mum comes out on top of her traineeship
Nancy Pilot from the Torres Strait was a stay at home mum for 11 years, before she officially signed into a Certificate III in Hospitality last year, working as a trainee at the Mossman Gorge Centre in Far North Queensland. Now, mother of three Nancy has completed her traineeship and is a casual worker at the Mossman Gorge Centre. “I’m
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A traineeship can be life changing
Like many young people who have left school, Ethan Johnson was at a crossroads and didn’t know what to do next with his life. After dropping out of school in year 9, Ethan got a full-time job. “I hated school. I was always in trouble and doing stupid stuff. So I started working at Maccas for 38 hours a week,
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Coolest Companies in the World with Benefits You Won’t Believe
According to career site Glassdoor, almost 80 per cent of employees say they would prefer new or better perks (such as healthcare benefits or extra time off) over a pay rise. On top of this, research shows that small happiness boosters such as snacks and drinks can lift productivity by an average of 12 per cent and up to 20
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The Role Businesses Play In Combating The Skills Shortage
Australia is currently in the midst of a massive skills shortage, akin to nothing we’ve ever seen before.
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Why The Hospitality And Tourism Industries Are Taking On So Many Trainees
Here at BUSY At Work we know what employers in the tourism and hospitality industries are looking for and we’re not surprised that these industries are taking on more and more trainees. Practical learning in these industries is hugely beneficial to businesses so it makes sense that more and more businesses are tapping into the benefits of taking on a
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The Easiest Way To Take On An Apprentice
We take the stress out of the recruitment process and do most of the hard yards for you, so you can focus on what’s important: training your new employee.
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Why The Retail Industry Is Taking On So Many Trainees
the retail industry is rewarding, diverse and provides a variety of employment opportunities. For those of you still wondering, however, here are five reasons why the retail industry is taking on so many trainees.
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Everything You Need To Know If You’re Hiring A School-Based Apprentice
There are many benefits for employers taking on school-based apprentices or trainees. BUSY can help you with all of the steps (including the paperwork).
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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.
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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 for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) report showed the biggest trade commencement increases in automotive and engineering (up 16.8%) and construction trades workers (up 5.5%). This increase comes despite a 3.2% decline in trade commencements for
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Local knowledge helps Rachael hit the ground running
While it’s been only been three months since Rachael Cafe took up her new role as BUSY At Work’s new Industry Training Consultant, it’s fair to say she already has a great understanding of the issues and challenges faced by local job seekers and employers. Since joining the Ipswich Mall office in August this year, Rachael has been kept very
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Gala Event marks a BUSY 40 Years of Employment Services
“It’s a great success story – for our clients and for improving Australian society through helping people into meaningful and productive work,” Mr Miles said. The BUSY Group – originally “BUSY Inc” – was founded in 1977, with a remit from then President Martin Punch to help homeless youth on the Gold Coast.
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Building Strong Careers in the Auto Industry
17 year old Jessie Cottell had plans to pursue a career in teaching but after learning about administration at school decided to sign up as a school based trainee. “I love learning new computer skills and definitely enjoying working around cars,” Jessie said. She works one day per week at Von Bibra Auto Village, Robina with a view to completing her training by the end of Year 12.
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Unemployment Steady at 5.6% But Underemployment Remains High
ABC news reported that the full-time employment figure was more than three times higher than expected by most economists. The report attributed the increase in full time employment to the level of job creation exceeding the population growth, rising at a four-and-a-half-year high.
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National Skills Week, August 28 – September 3, 2017
This week celebrates National Skills Week, which is the focal point for the promotion of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training sector (VET). National Skills Week continues to attract overwhelming support following a survey of stakeholders who confirmed the importance of having a dedicated week to highlight VET, Industry trends and the link between training and jobs. Every year since its
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Apprentice and Trainee Completion Rates Increase
Number of apprentices and trainees completing their training has increased to 61.4%.*
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Back to Work and $20,000 Youth Boost expanded to South East QLD
From July 1, the existing Back to Work program available in regional Queensland will be extended to employers who take on a long-term unemployed or a young unemployed job seeker aged 15-24 years in the South East. This will support up to 1,500 new jobs in the South East, with eligible employers in line for support payments of up to $20,000
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The Glennie School sets the pace in school-based traineeships
Glennie School in Toowoomba leads the way in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. While many senior students have taken up the opportunity to seek traineeships and apprenticeships with locally based businesses, the private Anglican school for girls is also recruiting students to take up positions within the school with support from BUSY At Work. BUSY At Work Senior Industry Training Consultant Toowoomba region, Mark Stevens said the school had appointed eight senior students as trainees to work in a number of
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Claire set for a big future with BUSY At Work
Claire Dowdle is a confident young woman who has tried her hand at a few different careers. It wasn’t until she joined BUSY At Work Brisbane’s office in an administration role that she found her true vocation.
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Markayla Transitions her way into a Traineeship
Early last year Markayla Bowers had an uncertain future and was unable to secure regular full time work in her role as an apprentice hairdresser as the salon she was working with closed. The 18 year old is the first to admit that her confidence took a major hit as she was struggling with the demands of finding another job. Then in April last year Markayla was able to undertake the Transition to Work (TtW) Program through BUSY At Work and since then she hasn’t looked back. Prior to starting the program Markayla ha
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Ethan and Zaine the first Indigenous school-based trainees to sign up with Dreamworld Corroboree
Year 11 and 12 students Ethan Atkins and Zaine Davis have a lot to celebrate after becoming the first ever indigenous school-based trainees to be signed up to the Corroboree attraction at the Dreamworld Amusement Park. Dreamworld Corroboree showcases Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander history and culture (the world’s oldest living culture) and features over 800 native and barnyard animals located in their natural habitats within the Dreamworld grounds.
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BUSY helps Parker connect with his passion for helping young people
Local Gladstone resident Parker Petersen knows what it’s like not to have a job and what it can do for your self esteem. Parker was unemployed for two years but was unsure how to get the experience he needed to enter the community services field.
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Lisa thrives in new administration role with Lee Crane Hire
After more than 15 years working in the retail sector, Lisa Grossett is relishing the opportunity to learn new skills and apply herself to a new work role. Lisa was recently signed up through BUSY At Work's Gladstone office and is now working as an Administration Trainee with Lee Crane Hire in Gladstone.
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Shayli finds her feet at indoor child play centre
Shayli Green is a motivated and dedicated young person who is achieving success in her new role as a part time hospitality trainee at Yard Apes Coomera Indoor Play Centre. Despite having to overcome some obstacles in her life, that hasn’t stopped Shayli pursuing her lifelong goals to work with children.
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#GC101 on track to put 101 young Gold Coasters into apprenticeships
The ambitious #GC101 campaign to get 101 young people into an apprenticeship on the Gold Coast in less than two months is on the verge of reaching its goal.
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Cathy enjoys a bright start to her career
Since starting her Certificate III in Business in July this year Cathy Coulthard is revelling in the responsibilities that come with her school-based Traineeship with Morris Corporation.
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Shift in part-time employment continues
Despite full-time employment increasing 41,500 to 8,126,900 and part-time employment decreased 31,700 to 3,812,000 the Bureau Program Manager says the trend was still firmly towards part-time instead of full-time employment.
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Gold Coast Employers asked to employ 101 School Leavers and Youth in Six Weeks
In one of the most ambitious youth employment campaigns ever undertaken on the Gold Coast, BUSY At Work has set itself a target of placing 101 Gold Coast Year 12 school leavers and youth into apprenticeships and traineeships in six weeks. The GC101 Apprenticeship campaign was launched today by Federal Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
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Ben’s takes gold in WorldSkills Competition and Australian Training Awards
Following on from Ben's WorldSkills success, he has had the opportunity to apply for scholarships to work internationally. He is also an Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador and a spokesperson for young people who are prepared to work hard and reach their goals.
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Future looks bright for Sunshine State small businesses
The Queensland government has unveiled a new grant program to bolster small business growth - and the move could create more opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships in the state.
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Tourism boom could create 20,000 jobs by 2020
According to Tourism Research Australia data, the Queensland's tourism industry already generates $23 billion a year and contributes 7.5 per cent of gross state product. It supports approximately 220,000 jobs representing one in every 11 positions and could be set to create another 20,000 jobs over the next four years with the State Government's new action plan.
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Declan happy to be working with his favourite surfing retailer
Year 11 Helensvale State High School student Declan Keen is relishing the opportunity to pursue a school-based traineeship with one his favourite retailers, City Beach at Helensvale.
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Indigenous trainees graduate from Thiess mining program
Indigenous employment has received a healthy boost following news that 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have graduated from mining traineeships in Queensland.
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CS Energy confirms 18 new apprenticeships and traineeships
CS energy has announced that its apprenticeship and traineeship program will continue to operate in 2016, with 18 people getting the chance to earn a nationally recognised qualification at the company this year.
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Youth apprenticeships and traineeships receive CCIQ backing
Businesses should offer more apprenticeships and traineeships to counter high youth unemployment in the state, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ).
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Apprentices and trainees to benefit from Training Ombudsman bill
Queensland's apprentices and trainees are set to receive a boost, as the state government introduces a new bill that is designed to strengthen the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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Gold Coast receives lion’s share of $5.5m tourism funding
The Queensland government has announced a $5.5 million funding package for tourism and events, with the Gold Coast set to receive the largest proportion of the investment. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Kate Jones said the money would go towards 17 projects across the state, helping boost the industry and jobs in Queensland. “These projects will play a vital
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Apprenticeships and traineeships could help create jobs in Ipswich
Ipswich's youth unemployment rate is among the highest in the state, but a local MP believes apprenticeships and traineeships could be part of the answer.
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BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance praised for Indigenous employment
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) focus on Indigenous employment initiatives in the state.
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Thiess and Wesfarmers unveil haul truck operator traineeships
A new initiative aimed at boosting Indigenous employment in Queensland will result in 14 women beginning traineeships at Thiess and Wesfarmers.
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Apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates ‘will increase through AASN’
The launch of the Australian Apprenticeship and Support Network (AASN) will help improve apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates across the country.
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