Weld Australia lauds energy apprenticeships initiative but calls for further improvement
Weld Australia has welcomed the federal government's New Energy Apprenticeships program but noted that much more needs to be done to address the country's skilled welder shortage.
Qld teams up with University of the Sunshine Coast to boost business planning initiative
The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.
Qld selects Downer as $7b train project manufacturer
The Queensland government has named engineering firm Downer as the preferred supplier to build and deliver 65 next-generation trains as part of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
Survey: Australian CEOs ready to address skills, supply chain issues
The most recent CEO poll conducted by The Australian Industry Group has revealed that Australian company leaders are cautiously hopeful for 2023 and are making investments to solve supply chain and skill gaps.
Australia’s unemployment rate in December remains flat at 3.5%
Australia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.5 per cent in December 2022 in line with the updated results for November, according to the ABS.
NT’s workforce upskilling efforts to receive $92m investment
The Northern Territory government is bolstering its efforts to boost the local workforce in 2023, with a $92 million investment in training and skilling programs.
Tasmanian businesses seek to hire more people
Job vacancies in Tasmania have increased over the month by 12.8 per cent, according to the latest data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Job vacancies in Australia decrease but remain high at end of 2022
Job vacancies decreased by 5 per cent in November 2022, declining by over 23,000 from August’s result, according to the latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
ACCI calls for migration reform to foster workforce growth
ACCI has renewed its calls for sweeping reforms on immigration rules to boost economic growth, create jobs, and foster innovation.
Victoria eyes new trade partnerships with Southeast Asian nations
Victorian Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas is visiting business leaders and investment experts in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore this month to establish important ties with major trading partners.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
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