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September 24, 2014

August Vacancy Report Released

The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) increased by 1.1% in trend terms in August 2014. Vacancies have now risen for 11 consecutive months since the series low in September 2013, to stand at their highest level since October 2012. Vacancy Report August 2014

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September 19, 2014

The Canadian Journal of Career Development

The Canadian Journal of Career Development is published by Memorial University of Newfoundland. It has a mandate to present articles in areas of career research and practice that are of interest to career development practitioners. Click here to view the Journal online

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September 5, 2014

Employment Projections to November 2018 Released

Each year, the Department of Employment produces employment projections by industry, occupation and region for the following five-year period. These employment projections are designed to provide a guide to the future direction of the labour market, however, like all such exercises, they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Employment Outlook to November 2018 […]

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August 28, 2014

Minister Ley Acknowledges Positive Influence Career Advisers Can Have on Young People

Minister Ley on Monday in officially opening National Skills Week said ‘I am very aware of the positive influence career advisers have in helping young people navigate the sometimes confusing pathway toward a rewarding career. Your role helps build a productive and enthusiastic workforce of people who are in the right job because they got the right advice at just the right time.’

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August 27, 2014

Apprentice & Trainee Numbers Continue to Fall

Nationally, there were 386 800 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 31 March 2014, a decrease of 12.4% from 31 March 2013. This latest release of quarterly data also shows commencements, completions, and cancellations and withdrawals declined compared with the March quarter 2013. Data for states and territories are also available. 2014-apprentice-and-trainee-march-qtr-2751

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