Employers are winning when appointing an apprentice
7 Nov 2019 - With the Australian government announcing a reform into the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector to boost declining apprentice numbers, there has never been a better time for employers to employ and train an apprentice.
TV’s Scott Cam to Lead Skills Shortage Reform
11 Oct 2019 - TV host Scott Cam has been selected as an ambassador for the National Careers Institute as part of the federal government's initiative to promote a career in trades.
Sean learns the trade at holiday Auto Camp
8 Oct 2019 - CARTER'S Ridge teen Sean Germain is considering a career in the car industry after taking part in a school holiday program run by the Motor Trades Association of Queensland.
QLD Government offering access to free apprenticeships
10 Sep 2019 - The Queensland Government is offering free apprenticeships to anyone under 21.
New deal inked to keep Supercars racing in Queensland
28 Aug 2019 - Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has announced a new deal with Supercars that will see the Gold Coast 600 and Townsville 400 events remain for at least the next five years.
Nominations open for Ulysses Club "Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" award
6 Aug 2019 - Nominations are open for Ulysses Club's annual "motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" award.
Government announces free apprenticeships for automotive industry
5 Aug 2019 - The Palaszczuk Government is backing small businesses and young job seekers by offering free apprenticeships to anyone under 21.
Call Out For Females In Automotive To Role Model High School Girls
9 July 2019 - If you are a tradeswoman training, working or running a business in the automotive industry we’d love you to volunteer to be involved with careering events for high school girls during July and August 2019.
Compete at the Worldskills Australia Competition
3 Jun 2019 - MTA Institute apprentices can now register their interest to compete at the Worldskills Australia, Queensland Regional Competitions.
The Future for the Vocational Education and Training Sector
3 June 2019 - In November 2018, the Federal Government appointed former New Zealand Skills Minister, Steven Joyce, to lead a review of VET. The Joyce Review was released in April 2019 and contained 71 recommendations which form the basis of a six-point plan to transform VET so it can provide students with skills that reflect the needs of employers.
