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According to the latest quarterly survey by Master Builders Australia, the commercial construction industry has hit a new five-year high. The industry body’s Chief Economist, Peter Jones, said this represents the industry fully recovering from the global financial crisis and reaching it’s highest point since the 2009 crash.
Fifteen lucky jobseekers are about to embark on a six week journey which could transform their lives with a career pathway in food.
Today, Andrew Coleman is an enthusiastic and dedicated young man who wants to be a chef on a cruise ship. Andrew is currently undertaking his apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery at the Gingernut Café, Burleigh Heads.
Between the first and 26th of September, community groups and registered training organisations will be able to apply for funding of up to $400,000 for helping individuals study towards a qualification.
At the same time, private property developments have been continuing at a strong pace across Queensland. A number of new apartment developments are currently planned for Brisbane, with these likely to contribute to the ongoing employment opportunities.
One of these projects is the redevelopment of the old Gold Coast hospital site, a 3.4 hectare plot in the centre of the City’s CBD. Although the site is still being cleared, the state government has recently put the plot of land up for tender. Expressions of Interest will close later this year, with the successful bid taking control of the cleared site in 2015.
Only New South Wales reached a higher growth rates in these latest statistics. In Queensland, roughly 26,500 new jobs have been created in August alone. In the last year, this adds up to 64,400 new jobs across the state, once the figures have been adjusted for seasonal variations.
However, it can also be a big commitment for a company to reskill an existing worker, especially if they are already facing a high work load. At the same time, individuals who are already well established in their careers may be hesitant about embarking on a new qualification.
Construction is rapidly becoming one of the main sources of employment in Queensland, with both the state government and private developers looking for new ways to house a growing population.
According to the latest quarterly survey by Master Builders Australia, the commercial construction industry has hit a new five-year high. The industry body’s Chief Economist, Peter Jones, said this represents the industry fully recovering from the global financial crisis and reaching it’s highest point since the 2009 crash.
Fifteen lucky jobseekers are about to embark on a six week journey which could transform their lives with a career pathway in food.
Today, Andrew Coleman is an enthusiastic and dedicated young man who wants to be a chef on a cruise ship. Andrew is currently undertaking his apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery at the Gingernut Café, Burleigh Heads.
Between the first and 26th of September, community groups and registered training organisations will be able to apply for funding of up to $400,000 for helping individuals study towards a qualification.
At the same time, private property developments have been continuing at a strong pace across Queensland. A number of new apartment developments are currently planned for Brisbane, with these likely to contribute to the ongoing employment opportunities.
One of these projects is the redevelopment of the old Gold Coast hospital site, a 3.4 hectare plot in the centre of the City’s CBD. Although the site is still being cleared, the state government has recently put the plot of land up for tender. Expressions of Interest will close later this year, with the successful bid taking control of the cleared site in 2015.
Only New South Wales reached a higher growth rates in these latest statistics. In Queensland, roughly 26,500 new jobs have been created in August alone. In the last year, this adds up to 64,400 new jobs across the state, once the figures have been adjusted for seasonal variations.
