The Cairns Post "Breaking the barriers" 8th March 2012 The number of women getting down adn dirty in traditiona trades is increasing, says Far North Queensland's largest provider of apprenticeships and traineeships, Queensland Apprenticeship Services (QAS).
The Cairns Weekend Post "Graduates Celebrate" 18th February 2012 Local tourism operator CaPTA Group in partnership with the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) are celebrating the success of indigenous trainees who have achieved Certificate III qualifications in Tourism and Hospitality through traineeships administered by Queensland Apprenticeships Services.
The Carins Weekend Post "Learn about Gen Y" 18th February 2012 Queensland Apprenticeship Services hosts a free employer forum for local emplooyers to learn how their "Gen Y" apprentices tick and how best to work with them.
WIN news, Cairns QLD: "160 Cairns employers will attend a QAS Cairns Employer Forum event to help manage their Gen Y apprentices" 21st February 2012 Queensland Apprenticeship Services, Regional Manager, David Collins discusses methods for managing different generations in the workplace, particularly in regards to Generation Y apprentices and trainees where completion in some trades are as low as 50%. Consulting Psychologist, Danielle Buckley states that old school methods used by employers when they were apprentices or trainees aren't going to work with this new breed of employee's, urging employers of apprentices and trainees to be more understanding and flexible in their management style.
Hot FM, Cairns QLD: "A lesson for local businesses in Cairns today on how to hire and keep staff amidst the skills shortage" 21st February 2012 David Collins from Queensland Apprenticeship Services says they are keen lift completion rates of apprentices and trainees in critical qualifications by teaching employers more about how to mentor and coach young people in the workplace.
Sea FM, Cairns QLD: "Workshop in Cairns to help local Employers increase apprentice completion rates" 21st February 2012 Queensland Apprenticeship Services, Regional Manager, David Collins believes this workshop could not have come at a better time with response rates from local employers larger than ever. This shows there is a thirst amongst employers for information on how to coach and mentor Gen Y apprentices and trainees.
HOT FM, Townsville QLD: "150 Townsville employers meet to hear about how to get the most out of their "Gen Y apprentices and trainees" 29th November 2011 Marthisa Andrews talks to local radio station HOT FM about the importance of skilling our youth for the future and strategies for retaining and engaging "Gen Y" apprentices and trainees.
4TO FM, Townsville QLD: "Marthisa Andrews talks about the mentoring and coaching services provided under the mentoring initiative" 29th November 2011 Queensland Apprenticeship Services Regional Manager, Marthisa Andrews, informs local Townsville employers of the great resources available from Account Managers on coaching and mentoring "Gen Y" apprentices and trainees.
Townsville Bulletin "How to motivate Gen Y" 26th November 2011 Townsville employers need to get advice on understanding their Gen Y apprentices according to local experts from Queensland Apprenticeship Services, with completion rates for apprentices in some trades as low as 45% across the state.
4MW, Torres Strait FM, QLD "David Collins talks about the Torres Strait Recognition Awards 2011"
6th October 2011 David Collins and Mark England talk about the Torres Strait Recognition Awards launching in 2011. They also discuss positive new training initiatives and developments in the Torres Strait Islands.
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