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St Columban’s College Caboolture Year 11 student Kallen Donovan won’t have to look too far if he needs assistance taking on his apprenticeship.
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St Columban’s College Caboolture Year 11 student Kallen Donovan won’t have to look too far if he needs assistance taking on his apprenticeship.

Australia’s construction industry is one of the country’s strongest, with infrastructure projects and residential developments both contributing to rising activity. While the industry has always been a hotbed for apprenticeship opportunities in Queensland, recent research has revealed it has also become a key driver of indigenous employment as well.

Labour force figures released yesterday by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that seasonally adjusted employment increased by 17,900 in May, to stand at a record high of 11,930,700, and is now 224,800 (or 1.9 per cent) higher than the level recorded a year ago and above the decade average rate, of 1.7 per cent.

Small to medium size employers in Queensland have received a welcome incentive to increase their workforce following the State Budget announcement yesterday.
While it may have been a long time coming Southport local Bruce McLean is finally getting the chance to live out his dream and pursue the career he has always wanted to do.

BUSY At Work recently supported the inaugural Work for the Dole (WfD) Mackay Peaks Charity Ride which helped raise over $7,000 for local charities.

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced the names of the individuals and organisations who will contest the regional finals of the 55th Queensland Training Awards (QTA).

Dalby based company Dingo Australia is setting the pace for local companies by helping young trainees and apprentices secure a bright future in a world class manufacturing industry.

When the topic of apprentices comes up in conversation, most people often think of younger Australians, people fresh out of school looking to make their first steps into the world of work. While this might be the traditional view, the reality is very different, with people of all ages using apprenticeship opportunities as a way to support career changes or try out new industries at any stage of their life.

St Columban’s College Caboolture Year 11 student Kallen Donovan won’t have to look too far if he needs assistance taking on his apprenticeship.

Australia’s construction industry is one of the country’s strongest, with infrastructure projects and residential developments both contributing to rising activity. While the industry has always been a hotbed for apprenticeship opportunities in Queensland, recent research has revealed it has also become a key driver of indigenous employment as well.

Labour force figures released yesterday by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that seasonally adjusted employment increased by 17,900 in May, to stand at a record high of 11,930,700, and is now 224,800 (or 1.9 per cent) higher than the level recorded a year ago and above the decade average rate, of 1.7 per cent.

Small to medium size employers in Queensland have received a welcome incentive to increase their workforce following the State Budget announcement yesterday.
While it may have been a long time coming Southport local Bruce McLean is finally getting the chance to live out his dream and pursue the career he has always wanted to do.

BUSY At Work recently supported the inaugural Work for the Dole (WfD) Mackay Peaks Charity Ride which helped raise over $7,000 for local charities.

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced the names of the individuals and organisations who will contest the regional finals of the 55th Queensland Training Awards (QTA).