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.
28 May 2015
Apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates ‘will increase through Australian Apprenticeship Support Services’
The launch of the Australian Apprenticeship and Support Network (Australian Apprenticeship Support Services) will help improve apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates across the country.
1 May 2015
QLD government explains payroll tax rebate for apprentices and trainees
The Queensland government has released more details regarding the payroll tax rebate aimed at encouraging businesses to take on apprentices and trainees.
30 March 2015
QLD government commits to apprenticeships and traineeships
The Queensland government has announced a commitment to boosting job growth in the state, which will include a focus on apprenticeships and traineeships.
30 March 2015
Apprenticeships and traineeships end 2014 on a high note
Apprenticeships and traineeships experienced an end-of-year increase in commencements in 2014, according to new data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
2 March 2015
Casino venture ‘will create thousands of traineeships in Brisbane’
According to the Brisbane Times, the organisation plans to build six hotels in the Queensland capital. As part of its bid, Echo is teaming up with TAFE Queensland and will train 8,000 employees if the company is successful.
4 February 2015
Infrastructure de-bundling could boost Queensland apprenticeships and traineeships
Giving local businesses in Queensland a chance to vie for lucrative infrastructure projects in the state could help boost apprenticeships and traineeships.
27 January 2015
IT traineeships a growing commodity
Information technology is now a huge part of everyone’s lives. Many businesses are constantly on the lookout for staff with the skills to secure and organise their computer networks.
8 December 2014
Apprenticeships and traineeships more valuable than university degrees
However, the focus on attending university may not be having the desired effect when graduates attempt to enter the labour force. While higher education provides people with the theoretical knowledge of their industry, employers are growing concerned about a lack of practical experience and work-relevant skills.
11 June 2014
Improving youth employment through apprenticeships and traineeships
Currently, almost a quarter of young Queenslanders are not in full-time study or work, more than four times the proportion of unemployed Australians within the total work force, according to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
13 February 2014
