WHO WILL BE OUR TRADIES OF THE FUTURE?
A new state government survey of school leavers is showing that they are less likely to be training in an apprenticeship or traineeship than a few years ago, and this is having serious implications for our skills base into the future.
Have your say by blogging on the following link;
Tradies of the Future Blog
BEST CENTRE FOR BANANA SHIRE
“Banana Engineering Skills Training (BEST)”
Project Progress
The Federal Government has provided funding for this construction at Biloela Qld in the first six months of 2010.
The project will employ apprentices who will receive accredited training and hands on experience during the construction.
After construction is complete, it will be used to provide training for apprentices of various trades.
THE PLAN
Artists impression of the planned complex
Construction of the BEST Centre
The vacant land during soil testing - September 2009. |
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Earthworks begin January 2010
Machinery levels the site in preparation |
Site preperation
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Starting the foundations |
Lifting the roof into place |
Bolting the roof onto the support beams |
Roof up and secure |
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2010 DATE CLAIMERS
| January 13 & 20 |
Sunfest 'What's My Trade?' |
| March 4, 5, & 6 |
Gladstone 'What's My Trade?' |
| March 21-26 |
Western Downs 'What's My Trade?' Roadshow |
| April 21 & 22 |
GAGAL Women Shaping Industry GEA Conference |
| May 22 |
Gladstone 25th Anniversary Awards Night |
| July 22 |
Biloela 'What's My Trade?' |
| August 6 |
Blackwater 'What's My Trade?' |
| September 3 |
GAGAL Golf Day |
| October 22 |
Biloela Awards Night |
| October 29 |
Woorabinda 'What's My Trade?' |
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