Careers & Training

High achieving dual trade apprentice scores an exciting win

Komatsu heavy commercial industries apprentice Sam Gray has won the Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year award at the annual TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech Apprentice Awards. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 8, 2021, 11:05 amDecember 8, 2021

Careers & Training

Young truckie with licences to fill

At just 20 years of age, Matt Healey of Brisbane is licensed to drive a prime mover, 8+ tonne truck and trailer, a bus and a regular car. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 7, 2021, 2:28 pmDecember 8, 2021

Careers & Training

Ballet dancer turned apprentice wins trade award

After an ankle injury forced Jonas Bellamy to give up his career as a contemporary ballet dancer, he turned to a mechanical apprenticeship and has recently been awarded for his skills in the trade. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 7, 2021, 10:34 amDecember 7, 2021

Careers & Training

Aussie Isuzu technicians head to world stage

Isuzu’s National Technical Skills Competition (NTSC) has wrapped up, with two Aussie technicians set to represent their country on the world stage at Isuzu Motor’s I-1 Grand Prix (I-1 GP). Read More

Staff WriterNovember 26, 2021, 9:21 amNovember 26, 2021

Careers & Training

Winners announced for 2021 scholarship program

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) and Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific have announced the winners of the 2021 Driving the Difference scholarships. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 24, 2021, 11:33 amJanuary 11, 2022

Careers & Training

Heavy vehicle simulator for WA TAFE

Collie TAFE in WA will receive $670,000 in government funding to purchase its own heavy vehicle simulator, as part of a new $25 million funding initiative to help get people into industries with high demand. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 24, 2021, 8:49 amNovember 24, 2021

HVIA National Apprentice of the Year, Daniel Steuten.

Careers & Training

Apprentice of the Year winners revealed

The winners of the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) National Apprentice of the Year prizes have been announced at a special gala awards breakfast in Brisbane today. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 19, 2021, 2:33 pmNovember 19, 2021

UNIQ You CEO, Tanya Meessmann (right) and representatives from the UNIQ You launch on Tuesday

Careers & Training

UNIQ opportunity for young women

UNIQ You officially launched in Queensland on Tuesday, with advisors from thirteen corporate partners across Australia providing their time and industry insights to grade 9 to 12 high school girls from 30 schools via personalised one-on-one video calls. Read More

Trent PriceNovember 17, 2021, 12:49 pmNovember 18, 2021

Careers & Training, Features

Mentoring partnerships pay off

The Transport Women Australia Limited Creating Connections mentoring programme has been operating since March 2020 with numerous pairings of mentors and mentees. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonNovember 11, 2021, 2:30 pmNovember 11, 2021

Careers & Training

Queensland apprentices clean up in national skills champs

TAFE Queensland automotive and heavy vehicle apprentices have done the state proud, taking home a selection of gold, silver and bronze medals at the WorldSkills National Championships announced late last week.
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Staff WriterNovember 5, 2021, 3:31 pmNovember 5, 2021

Careers & Training

High achieving dual trade apprentice scores an exciting win

Young truckie with licences to fill

Ballet dancer turned apprentice wins trade award

Aussie Isuzu technicians head to world stage

Winners announced for 2021 scholarship program

Heavy vehicle simulator for WA TAFE

Apprentice of the Year winners revealed

UNIQ opportunity for young women

Mentoring partnerships pay off

Queensland apprentices clean up in national skills champs

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