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Brisbane and other coastal regions have had a tough start to the summer. Storms, hail and flooding at the end of November caused damage in excess of $1 billion, according to news reports.
Over 50 guests from across Gladstone, North Burnett and Banana Shire gathered at The Grand Hotel on Thursday as 20 apprentices and trainees graduated from the QGC Strengthening Local Workforces Program.
Employers are being encouraged to provide greater opportunities to those looking to get into certain key industries. This comes from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), which has recently released details of the industries which need involvement from employers.
The number of Australians undertaking a trades-related apprenticeship increased last year, while drop-out rates for courses decreased.
Many students spend time wondering if their chosen line of study will actually help them land a career. This is especially pertinent for apprentices and trainees, who commit significant time and effort towards earning a trades qualification.
When a company hires an apprentice or trainee, they set themselves on a road towards nurturing a key member of staff. Although this person will have minimal skills in your area of industry at first, they can be honed into an ideal employee.
Taking on an apprenticeship or traineeship can make a big difference to your career. Not only will it set you up with skills you need for your chosen industry, but it will prove to future employers that you have practical experience and are qualified to complete certain tasks.
Business owners play a vital role in providing the experience apprentices and trainees need to secure their qualifications, but they also need to get the right skills to complement their own work.
Not long ago, the earning potential of a career was largely related to the experience and qualifications of a jobseeker. A university degree and months of work as an unpaid internship was enough to get you onto a career ladder that may pay off in the long term – though often it still wasn’t.
Brisbane and other coastal regions have had a tough start to the summer. Storms, hail and flooding at the end of November caused damage in excess of $1 billion, according to news reports.
Over 50 guests from across Gladstone, North Burnett and Banana Shire gathered at The Grand Hotel on Thursday as 20 apprentices and trainees graduated from the QGC Strengthening Local Workforces Program.
Employers are being encouraged to provide greater opportunities to those looking to get into certain key industries. This comes from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), which has recently released details of the industries which need involvement from employers.
The number of Australians undertaking a trades-related apprenticeship increased last year, while drop-out rates for courses decreased.
Many students spend time wondering if their chosen line of study will actually help them land a career. This is especially pertinent for apprentices and trainees, who commit significant time and effort towards earning a trades qualification.
When a company hires an apprentice or trainee, they set themselves on a road towards nurturing a key member of staff. Although this person will have minimal skills in your area of industry at first, they can be honed into an ideal employee.
Taking on an apprenticeship or traineeship can make a big difference to your career. Not only will it set you up with skills you need for your chosen industry, but it will prove to future employers that you have practical experience and are qualified to complete certain tasks.
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