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61,600 Jobs Created in November

Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show full-time employment increased for the 14th straight month in November 2017.

Full-time employment grew by a further 41,900 jobs in November, while part-time employment increased by 19,700 jobs, underpinning a total increase in employment of 61,600 jobs.

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Get BUSY Get Fit Program Helps Lucas Achieve His Work Goals

Twenty two year old Lucas Richardson knows how hard it can be to make ends meet when you are not getting enough work hours but his determination to improve his job readiness skills has not gone unnoticed by BUSY At Work Program Coordinator/Mentor, Robyn Donnelly.

After completing a Bachelor of Music Technology and working part time at Woolworth’s for a number of years, Lucas’s determination to succeed is finally starting to pay dividends.

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BUSY At Work’s Alan Kent is Ready to Make a Difference in Gladstone

BUSY has been servicing Gladstone businesses and the community since 2006 and since commencing with BUSY just five weeks ago, Alan has been working hard to build a strong collaboration with the employment services sector, industry and the community.

Having been based in Gladstone for the past 13 years, Alan is fully aware how Gladstone is constantly changing and evolving.

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Celebrations at BUSY At Work 40th Birthday

Gala Event marks a BUSY 40 Years of Employment Services

“It’s a great success story – for our clients and for improving Australian society through helping people into meaningful and productive work,” Mr Miles said.

The BUSY Group – originally “BUSY Inc” – was founded in 1977, with a remit from then President Martin Punch to help homeless youth on the Gold Coast.

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Goldcoast Youth Harry Brickles at Grand Motors

Harry Takes on Ambassadorship Role For New GC101 Campaign

Late last year 18 year old Harry Brickles began to seriously contemplate what career path he wanted to follow for the rest of his life. Having just finished Year 12, Harry’s school results could have given him direct entry into university but instead he decided to follow his passion and secure an automotive light vehicle apprenticeship during BUSY At Work’s GC101 campaign. Now twelve months into his apprenticeship with Grand Motors at Southport, Harry is keen to play a key role as one of six inaugural ambassadors for this year’s campaign.

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Grand Motors Toyota Retail Sales Manager Leroy Dunne

Apprentice Career Pathway gets Leroy into Management

“At Grand Motors we are always keen to hire passionate young people who are looking to build a career in the motor industry.”
“There is so much more progression in the industry now. If you love cars and love learning you have the opportunity to go anywhere in the world and get a job.” Mr Dunne said.

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61,600 Jobs Created in November

Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show full-time employment increased for the 14th straight month in November 2017.

Full-time employment grew by a further 41,900 jobs in November, while part-time employment increased by 19,700 jobs, underpinning a total increase in employment of 61,600 jobs.

Read More >
lucas-skilling queenslanders-for-work

Get BUSY Get Fit Program Helps Lucas Achieve His Work Goals

Twenty two year old Lucas Richardson knows how hard it can be to make ends meet when you are not getting enough work hours but his determination to improve his job readiness skills has not gone unnoticed by BUSY At Work Program Coordinator/Mentor, Robyn Donnelly.

After completing a Bachelor of Music Technology and working part time at Woolworth’s for a number of years, Lucas’s determination to succeed is finally starting to pay dividends.

Read More >
alan-kent-assn-gladstone

BUSY At Work’s Alan Kent is Ready to Make a Difference in Gladstone

BUSY has been servicing Gladstone businesses and the community since 2006 and since commencing with BUSY just five weeks ago, Alan has been working hard to build a strong collaboration with the employment services sector, industry and the community.

Having been based in Gladstone for the past 13 years, Alan is fully aware how Gladstone is constantly changing and evolving.

Read More >
Celebrations at BUSY At Work 40th Birthday

Gala Event marks a BUSY 40 Years of Employment Services

“It’s a great success story – for our clients and for improving Australian society through helping people into meaningful and productive work,” Mr Miles said.

The BUSY Group – originally “BUSY Inc” – was founded in 1977, with a remit from then President Martin Punch to help homeless youth on the Gold Coast.

Read More >
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