Treasurer clarifies complexities around new training requirements
Wednesday 10 May, 2017 | By: Default Admin | Tags: 457 visa, upskilling, apprenticeships, training fund
In the 2017 Federal Budget announcement, Treasurer Scott Morrison clarified new training requirements. Read more.
Tighter conditions around workforce skilling may be cause for concern
Wednesday 10 May, 2017 | By: Default Admin | Tags: workforce skilling, 457 visa, apprenticeships, employment and training
Off the announcement of sweeping changes to skilled migration and the funding for university students, it is unsurprising businesses may be worried about whether they’ll be able to fill their skills needs in the future. Read more.
Throwing money at the apprenticeship system not the answer
Wednesday 15 March, 2017 | By: Catherine Pham | Tags: apprentices, tradies crisis, traineeships, workforce
The number of young people entering into an apprenticeship or traineeship has been declining for the past five years, with student numbers in 2016 reflecting just half (54 per cent) of that in 2012. Read more.
Rebate boost for employers, but more need to benefit: CCIQ
Tuesday 19 July, 2016 | By: Default Admin | Tags: payroll tax rebate, apprenticeships, trainees, youth unemployment
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) welcomes a new initiative to double the payroll tax rebate for employing apprentices or trainees from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. Read more.
Boost to skills and training vital to transitioning workforce
Friday 15 July, 2016 | By: Default Admin | Tags: VET, skills and training, apprentices, labour market
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) believes the boost in funding for skills and training will ensure Queensland is on track to developing the skills needed to power the economy. Read more.
Apprentices hold key to Queensland’s economic revitalisation
Wednesday 2 December, 2015 | By: Catherine Pham | Tags: apprenticeships, ABS figures, recession
We have seen the latest ABS figures showing Queensland’s economy escaping a recession – but only narrowly. Read more.