Aviation apprenticeships taking off in Cairns

Far North Queenslanders are exploring new careers in aircraft maintenance, thanks to Australia’s world-class vocational education and training (VET) system.  Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP, visited Hawker Pacific’s Cairns base, which employs 19 apprentices undertaking Certificate IV qualifications in Aeroskills. “By ensuring training in the proper maintenance of aircraft, these…

New indigenous VET journeys begin at picturesque Mossman Gorge

Queensland’s Mossman Gorge provided a stunning backdrop today as six young Indigenous people commenced their apprenticeship journeys in the hospitality industry. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, and Federal Member for Leichhardt the Hon Warren Entsch MP visited Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia to meet the new apprentices and trainees. Minister Andrews said…