Tag: Apprentices

The number of apprentices in training has declined by 12.4 per cent in the 12 months to April 2014, new figures reveal.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hit back at claims that migrant labour is responsible for a marked decline in the number of apprentices.

A new technology initiative in the Northern Territory aims to produce a minimum of 50 ‘work ready’ apprentices over the next five years, with half to be young Indigenous Australians.

With work to be done from Far North Queensland to Victoria and WA, as the rebuild after floods, fires and Cyclone Yasi kicks down a gear, Prime Minister Julia Gillard is asking tradesmen to consider packing their bags and mucking in to help, aided by a new apprentice or two.

The Federal Government’s Building the Education Revolution Projects may have run over time and budget, but now can meet apprentice labour requirements with the Ten Percent Compliance Wizard.

While lacking experience, apprentices and trainees can bring practical and financial business benefits. Dive into the recruitment pool of apprentices and trainees to quench your skills shortage drought. The skills shortage is crimping business throughout Australia, but apprentices and trainees can fill the void. Inexperience is not necessarily a negative. Filling these blank slates with […]