The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (SCOW) assists mature age workers (aged 45-70) who are either in the workforce or recently unemployed (3 months or less). In light of our ageing population, the Australian Government recognises the need to keep mature age workers in the workforce and the program aims to retain the vital skills and experience that mature age

With a passion for cars and his beloved motorcycle, all Alex ever wanted to do was work as a mechanic. In 2014 he was over the moon to be given the opportunity to start his apprenticeship in light vehicle mechanics and everything was working out great. However, even with the best laid plans, life can take a dramatic twist and

Under the scheme, apprentices will need to have been in employment by March 1 but wages will be back paid from January 1. To encourage businesses and Group Training Organisations to pick up apprentices or trainees who have been let go, larger businesses may also be eligible for the wage pay-back if they take on an out-of-trade apprentice or trainee.

BUSY Schools is the brain child of The BUSY Group Ltd, a not for profit organisation which has been delivering employment and training solutions over 40 years. The BUSY Schools model provides Year 11 and 12 students, who aren’t suited to traditional school systems, the required school curriculum studies in addition to practical accreditation training for trades and industry. Students

Under the Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians, eligible recipients will complete a VET course, with funding support of up to $5000 per year, and a 20-business day paid internship, receiving $3000 for the internship work. Host employers will also receive $500 per intern. The scholarships target occupations identified in projected growth industries and in demand occupations and are delivered

The BUSY team is very pleased today, to begin the new Federal Government contract for the Australian Apprenticeships Support Network program. The services that BUSY is offering under the new contract contain some excellent opportunities for employers and their apprentices or trainees to extend support options throughout the life of their contract. Some of the exciting new offerings include: An

BUSY At Work Managing Director, Paul Miles, and National Seniors Australia General Manager, Chris Grice, today announced that their two organisations have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding. BUSY At Work and National Seniors Australia have entered into this strategic agreement in order to promote the Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program in Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia,

Inspired by his mother, who works in the industry, Dominic said “I decided to pursue child care as a career path because it offers plenty of variety during the working day (you never get bored), and it is also really rewarding. So far I have completed my Certificate III and I’m now onto my Diploma”. Dominic’s manager at Imagine, Skye

Finding a career that makes you happy should be the priority right? However, all too often it is academic ability that tends to dictate a person’s career path, especially when leaving school and deciding your next move. Do you go onto university, enter the workforce or undertake a qualification like an apprenticeship?  We believe many paths can lead to career

Managing Staff Turnover “Clients do not come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your clients.” Sir Richard Branson According to leading human resource consultancy firm Harrisons, depending on the size of your business, the total costs of replacing an employee varies from 30-150% of their salary. This cost includes replacement costs, re-training costs