February 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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February 2011

Tradies walk off job on Gold Coast University Hospital 28-Feb-2011

Up to 1000 workers have walked off the job at the Gold Coast University Hospital this morning, begin..

Push to increase apprentice pay and slash training time 22-Feb-2011

Apprentices in traditional trades may get a pay rise, but wage subsidies to KFC and other retail gia..

Apprentice wage review on hold14-Feb-2011

According to Queensland Business Review (http://www.qbr.com.au/), a wage review for apprentices and ..

Bligh to expand apprenticeship, traineeship requirements14-Feb-2011

Companies working on all state and federal infrastructure projects will be required to employ 10 per..

Schoolies on the defensive 14-Feb-2011

THE demand for the next generation of defence workers is so high that school students are being recr..

Australia's exports reach a new record in 201012-Feb-2011

Despite a challenging year, Australia's exports increased 14 per cent to a new record of $284.1 bill..

A new year, a new career in rural Queensland04-Feb-2011

Are you looking for a new career in 2011? Primary industries is shaping up as the place to work ..

 

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..
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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..
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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..
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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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