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June 10, 2014Labour Market Information Research – Employer suggestions about how young Australians could improve their employment prospects
There are more than 260,000 unemployed young people across the country and the youth unemployment rate now stands at 12.9 per cent. In response to the challenges faced by young people in getting a job the Department of Employment, as part of its Surveys of Employers’ Recruitment Experiences, recently asked more than 1000 employers what they thought could be done to improve the employment prospects of young people.
More Employer Incentives to Take on School-Based Apprenticeships
The objective of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program is to contribute to the development of a highly skilled and relevant Australian workforce that supports economic sustainability and competitiveness.
June 6, 2014
2014 Australian Jobs
Australian Jobs 2014 publication released
May 23, 2014
Youth unemployment statistics for small geographic areas – Parliamentary Library Quick Guide
The recently released Parliamentary Library Quick Guide provides a brief overview of the youth unemployment data available for small geographic areas. This is one in a series of Quick Guides related to labour statistics, designed to provide a basic understanding of Australian labour market data.
May 22, 2014
Career Harvest – Scholarships, Internships, Career Pathways in the Food & Fibre Industries
Career Harvest is an online hub for prospective students to discover rewarding career opportunities in the food and fibre industries.
