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Red tape reductions to benefit Queensland’s economy

In line with the government’s promise to reduce red tape by 20 per cent by 2018, the first ever repeal day is scheduled for Wednesday next week (March 26) and is expected to slash 8,000 redundant laws and legislation. This could equate to more than $1 billion worth of reduced administrative expenses for Australian businesses.

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Tamara Lands Dream Job in Child Care

When Tamara McCormack left the familiar surrounds of Stanthorpe searching for work, she had no idea she was about to embark on a course that would not only take her back closer to home but also land her the job of her dreams.

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Nominations open for the Australian Training Awards

Nominations are currently open for the 2014 event, with 18 awards up for grabs in a number of different divisions. The direct entry categories for businesses and organisations include the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award, Disability Training Initiative Award and School Pathways to VET Award.

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Queensland leading jobs growth

More new jobs have been created in Queensland than in any other state, Treasurer Tim Nicholls revealed in a March 13 media release. This is encouraging for those considering apprenticeships and traineeships in Queensland, as a rise in new jobs means employers are seeking talented workers.

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45,000 jobs to be created in construction

Published on March 6 by the Property Council of Australia (PCA), the research predicts the construction sector will require an additional 45,000 workers over the next three years, which is encouraging news for those seeking relevant apprenticeships in Queensland.

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BUSY Gets Technical

While our industry is facing challenges, our team at BUSY are embracing these changes.

Since the changes to the existing workers funding took place, BUSY has continued to build business. Through our promotion of traditional trades we have seen a significant increase in new apprenticeships and traineeships for electrical and traditional construction trades. At BUSY we take great pride in consistently providing an experienced team of field and service delivery staff, who have a full understanding of the needs of employers, RTO’s and other key stakeholders.

It is through our understanding of stakeholder needs that we have chosen to explore further options in providing alternative access to information and resources for the training and employment sector.

We are excited to introduce the new innovative free iPhone app, Career Hunter. BUSY is very proud to promote and provide a unique career exploration resource to the training industry.

Career Hunter is a quick reference point for students, parents and teachers wishing to explore employment opportunities and pathways. It is one of the most intuitive and innovative apps as well as being the first career exploration tool of its kind on the market. The app covers 19 major industries. Career Hunter collates information on various occupations including job descriptions, industry profiles, top jobs and skill shortages, average wages, training requirements and locations plus available jobs which you can access anywhere, anytime.

One of the greatest challenges in this industry is to give clear and simple information to school leavers, and this is what Career Hunter achieves. The app provides alternative career paths for you to share with your students and we encourage you to download it from the App Store and become familiar with this valuable and easy to use resource.

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Red tape reductions to benefit Queensland’s economy

In line with the government’s promise to reduce red tape by 20 per cent by 2018, the first ever repeal day is scheduled for Wednesday next week (March 26) and is expected to slash 8,000 redundant laws and legislation. This could equate to more than $1 billion worth of reduced administrative expenses for Australian businesses.

Read More >

Tamara Lands Dream Job in Child Care

When Tamara McCormack left the familiar surrounds of Stanthorpe searching for work, she had no idea she was about to embark on a course that would not only take her back closer to home but also land her the job of her dreams.

Read More >

Nominations open for the Australian Training Awards

Nominations are currently open for the 2014 event, with 18 awards up for grabs in a number of different divisions. The direct entry categories for businesses and organisations include the Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award, Disability Training Initiative Award and School Pathways to VET Award.

Read More >

Queensland leading jobs growth

More new jobs have been created in Queensland than in any other state, Treasurer Tim Nicholls revealed in a March 13 media release. This is encouraging for those considering apprenticeships and traineeships in Queensland, as a rise in new jobs means employers are seeking talented workers.

Read More >

45,000 jobs to be created in construction

Published on March 6 by the Property Council of Australia (PCA), the research predicts the construction sector will require an additional 45,000 workers over the next three years, which is encouraging news for those seeking relevant apprenticeships in Queensland.

Read More >
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