A recent announcement from the Queensland government revealed that businesses across the state are greatly improving their safety capabilities, a fact that was recognised by the 2016 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.

The overwhelming consensus is that while the new technology will change many jobs, it's unlikely to result in an entire workforce being replaced by robots. So, if you're lining up an an apprenticeship or traineeship in the coming years, what, if anything, could change?

The efforts of the Queensland Firebirds and the North Queensland Cowboys over the past year have meant a lot to Queenslanders. Now thanks to the construction of new stadiums, you can go from supporting your team on Sunday to helping them build their future on Monday. Those looking for apprenticeships in Queensland could have a helping hand in these developments or look for traineeships in fields such as hospitality which grow to support our sporting stars.

In a Queensland Government press release, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said that the date the tenders open would be Friday the 16th of September. These tenders would open for exploration of 102 square kilometres in the region, with the potential for excavating copper, gold, lead and zinc.

The Building Queensland's Infrastructure Pipeline Report is to advise the Queensland Government on what it needs to do to create not just a consistent series of projects, but a lineup of highly desirable and effective ones that will make a positive difference on life in the state.

The Queensland government is trying to lure established NSW businesses into the sunshine in an effort to create more apprenticeship opportunities.

According to Deloitte's Agribusiness Bulletin, a growing demand for food exports from major economies such as China puts Australia's farmers and other related businesses in a good position for the future.

Scheduled for October 25-6 and hosted at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Infrastructure Projects Conference will see key figures in the industry outline how infrastructure development will continue to evolve across Queensland. It's an event that's expected to generate excitement around apprenticeship opportunities and showcase the developments that Queenslanders can look forward to in the near future.

With fossil fuels being a limited resource, it's reasonable that a sector based around consuming oil in various forms would have to find an alternative. The rise in petrol-electric hybrids over the past few years is the beginning, but some manufacturers are anticipating - or kickstarting - a move to fully electric vehicles.

Businesses across the world are coming under more and more scrutiny for the way they operate, especially when it comes to managing their impact on the environment. However, there are a number of changes occurring across various industries, with the construction sector in particular exhibiting an important focus on greener operating practices.

Queensland relies on its regional areas just as much as its major population centres. Deloitte reports Queensland as a balanced economy supported by a diverse set of industries from mining through to tourism.

From ensuring worker safety and opportunity to offering business advice, authorities have an important role to play in helping specific industries stay competitive and profitable for various businesses.

As Queensland's population continues to grow, it's important that the rest of the state's infrastructure evolves with it. As more people flow into the state, highways, hospitals and other developments will be an important focus for government investment and apprenticeship opportunities.

State government spending influences the success of many different industries across Australia, ensuring there are apprenticeship opportunities and the support necessary for businesses to grow. In some cases, these investments impact multiple sectors, ensuring a wide range of benefits for the state economy.

Australia's population is growing and ageing, putting pressure on a number of different services across the country. By 2020, according to McCrindle Research, Australia's population will have risen to 24 million and the median age will be 40 years old, up from the 37 currently.

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.

With hundreds of thousands of cars on the road around Queensland, it's important that the state is home to safe streets and highways that can handle traffic flows and prevent accidents. The continuing infrastructure upgrades around the state are a great source of apprenticeship opportunities. The more the population continues to grow, the more cars and other vehicles that end up on Queensland roads, necessitating further spending.

It's no secret that housing is in demand across Australia, and things are no different in Queensland. As the sector continues to grow, not only does it benefit the state's future homeowners, it provides thousands of apprenticeship opportunities for people across Queensland.

Tourism and construction are two of Queensland's most lucrative industries. While they've both offered plenty of jobs to people in the past, a new multi-million dollar project will see them combine to create a number of apprenticeship opportunities.

Infrastructure developments are an ongoing source of apprenticeship opportunities in Australia, especially as the country's growing population continues to demand greater access to roads and other supporting services.

There's plenty of construction and infrastructure activity happening on the Gold Coast, with one of the most active cities in the Sunshine State continuing to provide apprenticeship opportunities.

Better trade and investment links between China and Queensland would have a positive impact on employment opportunities in Australia, according to State Treasurer Curtis Pitt.

The state government has announced that Toowoomba-based shopping centre Grand Central will be supporting 550 hospitality and retail training places via a new partnership with TAFE Queensland South West.

Bundaberg's students are on holiday for Easter, and the state government is using the break to complete a range of maintenance projects on the city's schools.

The Palaszczuk government has announced a range of initiatives that will create thousands of new jobs in North Queensland. It is hoped the employment opportunities will offset some of the losses experienced across the region's mining sector in recent weeks.