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Queensland councils are set to employ hundreds of new apprentices, thanks to a financial boost from the state government.

Anthony Albanese’s $1.2 billion TAFE and higher education plan would be “a good first step” in addressing Australia’s skills shortage.

Losing a good leader means losing knowledge, expertise and experience that isn’t easily or quickly replaceable. These four strategies can help you avoid it happening in your organisation.

New vocational training reforms are designed to put industry leaders in the driving seat to tackle the skills gap post COVID-19.

The federal government will expand its apprenticeship wages subsidies program to cover apprentices in their second and third years. 

Queensland has unveiled the details of a $140 million small business strategy first announced as part of the December 2020 state budget.

Melbourne-based Small Business Mentoring Service has marked its 35th anniversary, with 100,000 businesses having used its services since it was founded.

The 2021 federal budget includes a suite of measures designed to address workplace shortages, boost skills levels and get more people back into work.

The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.

Renae Kunda's business operates in a remote part of Australia, with her staff supervising groups of 17 on motorcycles.