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If you’re not workforce planning, you’re not in the game
Our working environment is changing, from 30 years ago - even 10 years ago - to now. How we operate...
The 3 things to do today, to improve your life.
Call it bullshit, call it woo-woo, call it whatever you like…. But here are 3 things you can do every...
NEW Bunnings PowerPass for Apprentices
Foundation Training Australia is proud to present the Bunnings PowerPass card to our Apprentices If you’re not excited yet, you’re...
“Free apprenticeships for under 21s” reports the Queensland Government
Have you heard the latest radio announcements? TV ads and articles about Apprenticeships for under 21s? The Department of Employment,...
Australian mining needs 21,000 workers by 2024
Australian mining needs 21,000 workers by 2024 With a $41billion project pipeline expected to play out in the next 4...
The 45-hour house build
Robots 3D Printing Houses and what it means for the construction industry Robots 3D Printing Houses , have you ever...
North West Queensland Civil Work Soars
A 151% increase in general construction activity has been reported in parts of North West Queensland. As demand for skilled...
Queensland’s major projects pipeline
$41.3 Billion project pipeline. 5 years. Supporting 11,900 workers on average each year.[1] Statistics from the 2019 Queensland Major Projects...
Trade Apprenticeships Queensland
An Australian History of the Tradie The Tradie is quintessentially Australian. Starting their day at the crack of dawn, these...
Gold Coast Tradies told to prepare for work demand
The Gold Coast’s construction scene is looking pretty healthy with an estimated $5.5 billion in construction activity projected over the...