April 2011

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Inaugural open day helps Queenslanders become apprentices24-May-2012

SkillsTech Australia is holding its inaugural Open Day at the Acacia Ridge Training Centre this Frid..

SkillsTech Australia scores trifecta at industry awards 24-May-2012

SkillsTech Australia has added once again to its trophy case with three awards announced at a pr..

SkillsTech Australia trade teacher wins national industry award 24-May-2012

SkillsTech Australia's quality teachers are in the spotlight once more after collecting a nation..

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Sunshine Coast - Noosa Buslink Qld is currently seeking a fully qualified, experienced hea..

April 2011

Working when you struggle to read and write28-Apr-2011

According to John Barrington & Craig Quartermaine, reporters for Triple J Hack (http://www.abc.n..

Upskilling for a low-carbon future in VET21-Apr-2011

SkillsTech Australia is leading the way towards a low-carbon future in the Vocational Education and ..

Brisbane City Council Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards win18-Apr-2011

SkillsTech Australia scored well at the Brisbane City Council 2011 Apprentice and Trainee of the Yea..

Skills shortages start to emerge - survey 18-Apr-2011

The skills shortage re-emerged in the March quarter as the rebuilding effort after a string of natur..

Tradespersons and chefs top skills shortage18-Apr-2011

Serious national skills shortages are re-emerging after a brief oversupply in the December quarter a..

Will universities pay for upskilling the unemployed? They could if the Government expands training f15-Apr-2011

Watch out all you unemployed, engineers and accountants enjoying unemployment instead of doing an ho..

Subsidy call for 'first farm grant' 14-Apr-2011

The South Australian Farmers Federation wants a "first farm owner grant" to match the First Home Own..

The National Careers & Employment Expo (NCEE) returns to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre07-Apr-2011

In partnership with The Courier Mail and CareerOne, this years event promises to be a showcase of em..

Historic agreement with South Korea05-Apr-2011

SkillsTech Australia recently welcomed a delegation from South Korea for a first-of-its-kind signing..

We need foreign tradies, say employers 05-Apr-2011

Strict English tests will make it almost impossible for migrant tradesmen to enter the country, acco..

Queensland first for heavy auto energy testing04-Apr-2011

In a Queensland first, SkillsTech Australia facilitated the first public performance and function te..

 

Upcoming Events

Kallangur Better Building Trade Show

07-Jun-2012
Location North Leagues, 1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur Date & Time Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 16:30 - 18:00 Event Details Construction Skills Queensland will be at this year’s Bet..

Reinvent Your Career Expo

16-Jun-2012
Melbourne’s largest adult careers and employment event is on June 16th and 17th at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Meet face to face with Australia’s leading employers, educato..

Reinvent Your Career Expo

17-Jun-2012
Melbourne’s largest adult careers and employment event is on June 16th and 17th at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Meet face to face with Australia’s leading employers, educato..

Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards

14-Sep-2012
Industry Engagement Day and Apprentice Awards Friday 14 September, SkillsTech Australia Acacia Ridge Training Centre http://www.skillstech.tafe.qld.gov.au/ ..
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