News Published 23 February 2010

• The Minister's Awards for Excellence 2010
• Migration reforms to deliver Australia's skills needs
• QRL Indigenous recruit
• Training Packages @ Work update
• CCIQ's Youth Invest

The Minister's Awards for Excellence 2010

Nominations are now open for The Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices. This award recognises employers who demonstrate commitment and outstanding achievement in the training of apprentices. Nominations close on Friday, 26 March 2010. To access the application form, click here.

Migration reforms to deliver Australia's skills needs

The Australian Government will reform the permanent skilled migration program to ensure it addresses the needs of employers and future skills needs.

‘There is an adequate supply of young Australians coming through our schools, TAFE and universities. They must be given the opportunity to fill these vacancies first,’ Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Evans said.

‘But there are some occupations where there is high demand. Hospitals can’t go without nurses, country towns can’t do without a local GP and the resources sector increasingly needs skills.’

For more details, visit the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship website.

Qld Rugby League Indigenous recruit

The Queensland Rugby League Indigenous traineeship program has provided ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with a training and employment opportunity.

Seven trainees will study the Certificate II in Community Recreation (SRC20206) and three will study the Certificate III in Business (BSB30107).

The program is part of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start Program. This initiative is part of the State Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which aims to provide individuals and industry with skills for the 21st Century.

Training Packages @ Work update

The Training Packages @ Work website has released updates on the following:

• workshops and conferences
• a summary of recently endorsed training packages.

CCIQ’s YouthInvest

YouthInvest is requesting all stakeholders interested in improving education and transition outcomes (including employment) for young people to register at their site.

The Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has been awarded Commonwealth Government contracts to run the School Business Community Partnership Brokers program in six Queensland regions. YouthInvest has been established by CCIQ to deliver this program.

Click here to see how you can help to create a positive future for young people.

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