The regional breakdown of the latest unemployment figures has revealed some encouraging news for job seekers on the Gold Coast according to Federal member for McPherson, Hon Karen Andrews. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the unemployment rate in the Gold Coast region is well below the national average. “The overall…
DetailsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews has proposed a compromise solution to the discussion over what date we should celebrate Australia Day. “I propose we make the last Friday in January our national day in a move that could benefit all sides in the debate,” Mrs Andrews…
DetailsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP is asking local community groups to apply for Australian Government grants to support projects that honour Australia’s military history and personnel. Minister Andrews said the Government awarded more than $15,000 of grants to community groups in the McPherson…
DetailsThe ambitious #GC101 campaign to get 101 young people into an apprenticeship on the Gold Coast in less than two months is on the verge of reaching its goal. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Training and local Federal Member Karen Andrews said the campaign is now just two short of its target with a…
DetailsNew data released today has revealed an 11.3 per cent increase in the number of Australians commencing training in non-trade professions compared to the same time last year. The largest growth areas were for sales assistants, mining and construction labourers, carers and aides, marking a second consecutive quarter of growth for non-trade professions. The data,…
DetailsLatest figures from the #GC101 campaign show Gold Coast employers are getting right behind the effort to get young people into apprenticeships and on the way to a rewarding career. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, said local businesses should be congratulated for their support of BUSY at Work’s #GC101 campaign that’s…
DetailsA parenting app popular with Gold Coast families is getting a refresh in time for the school holidays thanks to the Turnbull Government. The Learning Potential app contains hundreds of articles, activity suggestions and advice to help families with children of all ages and has been downloaded 118,000 times since its launch in August last…
DetailsMore than 50 girls from across the country will today indulge their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the Curious Minds Summer School hosted by the University of New South Wales. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, said the second Curious Minds Summer School would give 54 Year…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has confirmed two key appointments to Australia’s national regulator of vocational education and training. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews MP announced Mark Paterson AO has been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) from January 1, 2017. “Mr Paterson’s contribution as an ASQA…
DetailsThis December thousands of migrants and students will celebrate their graduation from two long standing English language, literacy, numeracy and workplace skills programs. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews today congratulated students at a TAFE Queensland graduation ceremony for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Skills for Education and Employment…
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