Industry News
Apprentice and Trainee numbers in Queensland hit new heights
29 July 2021 - Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer has today announced new figures showing that Queensland’s apprentice and trainee numbers are hitting new heights.
Photo by WorldSkills Australia. All rights reserved. Used by permission.Maxine Colligan - the woman to watch
18 March 2021 - Automotive refinishing technician Maxine Colligan has become a trailblazer for young women looking to enter the automotive industry.
Nominations now open for the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars Award
2 Feb 2021 - Nominations are now open for Capricorn Members across Australia to recognise the efforts of their apprentices through nominating them in the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars Awards.
Government launches new engagement hub for Skills Reform
15 Dec 2020 - There are a number of changes occurring in the national skills reform space to improve the VET system. The Engagement Hub is a central platform for consultation on the three immediate priorities in the Heads of Agreement for Skills Reform: Industry Engagement, Qualifications and Quality reforms.
Training Ombudsman to investigate training scheme scammers
26 Aug 2020 - The State Government has called on the Training Ombudsman to help crackdown on scammers targeting Queensland job seekers by tricking them into government-funded training programs.
Nominations open for 2020 Ulysses Club "Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" Award
17 Aug 2020 - Nominations are open for Ulysses Club's annual 'Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year" award.
New report calls for improvements to VET pathway for senior secondary school students
29 Jul 2020 - A new report commissioned by the Education Council has outlined recommendations for changes to better support school-leavers looking to access VET pathways.
2020 Automotive Industry Ambassador Program applications open
Applications for the 2020 running of the Automotive Industry Ambassador Program are now open.
Apprentices experiencing record levels of training satisfaction, employment certainty
The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research has revealed that apprentices are more satisfied with their overall training now than they were in previous years while experiencing high levels of certainty around employment.
2020 National Student Outcomes Survey: Have your say on training
23 Jun 2020 - The MTA Institute (MTAI) is inviting all former students who completed training with us in 2019 to participate in Australia’s largest survey of students in the VET sector.
Job growth on the cards as National Skills Commissioner bill passes parliament
23 Jun 2020 - Australia’s efforts to recover and rebuild the economy following the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has received a boost, with the National Skills Commissioner Bill passing through Parliament.
Mechanic and truck driver hiring’s lead country’s reopening
12 Jun 2020 - Job opportunities for mechanic and other automotive occupations are driving the nation's recovery from COVID-19, according to figures released by the National Skills Commission.
Support available for small businesses employing apprentices and trainees through COVID-19
9 Apr 202- The Australian Government has announced funding of $1.3 billion to support small businesses employing an apprentice or trainee as the COVID-19 continues to threaten the cash flow of small businesses.
Government support available for businesses employing apprentices to combat impact of Coronavirus
16 Mar 2020 - The Federal Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic stimulus package to provide assistance to businesses and households dealing with the impact of the coronavirus.
EXHIBIT AT THE MORETON BAY JOBS FAIR
11 Feb 2020 - Local businesses are invited to exhibit at the Moreton Bay Jobs Fair to be held on Thursday 20 February at the Morayfield Sports and Events Centre.
Nominate your apprentice for the 2020 Capricorn Rising Star award
4 Feb 2020 - Nominations are now open for the 2020 Capricorn Rising Star search for Australia’s most promising automotive apprentice.
Nominations open for the annual Queensland Training Awards
6 Jan 2020 - Entries are now open for Queensland's apprentices, trainers, VET students and employers to nominate for the 59th annual Queensland Training Awards.
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.
PWC Skills for Australia releases Recommendations Report
5 Feb 2019 - PWC Skills for Australia releases Recommendations Report regarding the AUR and AUM Training Packages on behalf of the five Automotive Industry Reference Committees.
Mackay is currently experiencing an apprenticeship boom!
25 Jan 2019 - 2019 has begun with a wealth of opportunities on offer for people from the region of Mackay wanting to enter into an apprenticeship.
Jack Goodrich - A Top Apprentice
20 Dec 2018 - Jack Goodrich who recently completed his Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Apprenticeship with MTA Institute was also recently announced as the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Year.
