Civil Construction skills to be listed as essential

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has called for civil construction skills to be listed as essential on the Federal Government’s National Skills Needs List to help the sector attract new workers and upskill the existing workforce. CCF National Chief Executive Officer Chris Melham said by updating the list with the stroke of a pen, the…

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“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, Small Business and Training’s latest campaigns are spruking “Free apprenticeships for under 21s.”1* The Palaszczuk Government is backing business and giving young Queenslanders access to gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification in industries where there is…

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How to get an Apprenticeship

Choose your trade What do you love doing? What interests you?  Those two questions are the best place to start! An apprenticeship is the beginning of your career in your chosen Trade – like anything it’s important that you enjoy what you do. The following website is  also a great place to start when looking…

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6 resume writing tips to land you an Apprenticeship

The basics Set your font size to 10 – 12 points Always start from the most recent job and work your way back Choose a simple font something like Arial or Helvetica Read the job advert and then read it again. Include your name in the file name (i.e. John Smith – Resume) Do not…

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Hiring an Apprentice: Part 2

The FAQS on the Construction Industry Apprenticeships   Here is Part II of the Hiring an Apprentice series.  If you haven’t yet read Part I: Employing an Apprentice head over and check it out! Otherwise read on… Australian apprenticeships are offered in all manner of industries however, we’ve taken a close look at civil construction…

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Apprentice wage subsidy for employers

The minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education, Michael Cash, has announced support for rural and regional businesses with an Apprentice wage subsidy trial starting 1 January 2019. What is the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy? By offering financial support to employers, the Australian Apprentice Wage subsidy aims to increase the number of…

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