News from UQ In this issue.... Economics scholarships for Year 12 students Women in Engineering Explore Engineering Day 'Getting ready for university' - Info sessions for parents Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad 'Experience Science' - interactive workshops for Years 10-12 Economics Schools Day UQ Earth and Environment Day Workshops at the Pharmacy Centre of Excellence (PACE), UQ Campus tours - UQ Gatton UQ Student Employability Centre Economics scholarships for Year 12 students The School of Economics is offering two new scholarships for Year 12 students: the Australian Domestic Students Scholarship (ADSS), and the Year 12 Equity and Diversity Scholarship (EDS). The ADSS is valued at $5000 p.a. for up to three years of study and closes on 3 November, 2017. The Year 12 EDS is valued at $5000 p.a. for up to three years of study, and includes professional mentoring for the successful student. The scholarship is designed for students who have a strong interest in economics and have experienced disadvantage during their schooling, impacting upon their OP results. Students who have experienced social or emotional setbacks throughout senior school, or are from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or low socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is 28 Novemeber 2017. For information, contact: UQ School of Economics Phone: 07 3365 6570 Email: scholar@economics.uq.edu.au Web: https://economics.uq.edu.au/scholarships Women in Engineering Explore Engineering Day - 4 May Students in Years 10, 11 or 12 are invited to UQ Women In Engineering's WE Explore Engineering Day at the UQ St Lucia campus on Thursday 4 May. With eight engineering focused workshops to choose from, including Take Flight with Boeing, 3D Manufacturing and Materials of the Future, AYAA Rocket program and many more, students will experience what a career in engineering can be. This free event is sure to inspire students and provide a taste of university life. Find out more and register here. For information, contact: Jess Kelly Phone: 07 3326 6231 Email: we@eait.uq.edu.au Web: http://www.we-explore-engineering-2017.eventbrite.com.au 'Getting ready for University' - Info sessions for parents, guardians and carers As a parent or guardian you play a vital role in helping your children make the best choices about their future, and Year 10 is a great time to start. When students select their senior subjects, it is important that they consider the prerequisites for the university programs they are interested in. These interactive group sessions are designed to give you the necessary information to assist your child in making an informed choice about their future. Topics include: - Understanding university language; - Key differences between high school and university; - Pathways into your dream program; - Scholarships; - QTAC, fees, accommodation and more! Where and when: Tuesday 16 May: 10:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday 16 May: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 17 May: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Thursday 18 May: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Regardless of whether your student is in Year 10, 11 or 12, please join us if you would like further clarification about university. Sessions are designed for parents, guardians and caregivers, however we are happy for your children to attend. Bookings are essential and registrations close on Monday 8 May. RSVP and find out more online. For information, contact: Future Students Contact Centre Phone: 07 3346 9872 Email: parents@uq.edu.au Web: https://uqfuture.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/uqyear10 Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad The Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad (JPhO) is a five day program for Year 10 students with an interest in science and mathematics. Beginning on 26 June, JPhO aims to develop problem solving skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of physics. Utilising components of high school and tertiary studies in physics, JPhO complements the senior physics curriculum. Students can register online until 2 May. For information, contact: Science Events Phone: 07 3365 8598 Email: jpho@uq.edu.au Web: https://www.smp.uq.edu.au/content/jpho-2017 'Experience Science' - interactive workshops for Years 10-12 Experience Science is a free event that provides students in years 10-12 with the opportunity to discover what studying science is like at UQ, and how science is applied in industry and everyday life. The event is facilitated by experts from UQ through a series of hands-on, interactive science workshops. All workshops are held at the St Lucia campus and occur on the 7, 13, 14 and 17 July. Students can register as individuals or as a school group online. For information, contact: Experience Science Team Phone: 07 3346 1629 Email: science.events@uq.edu.au Web: http://www.science.uq.edu.au/expsci Economics Schools Day - 13 July On Thursday 13 July 2017, the UQ School of Economics and Queensland Economics Teachers’ Association (QETA) will host the QETA UQ Economics Schools Day. QETA UQ Economics Schools Day gives senior high school students a taste of life as a Bachelor of Economics student. Students will attend engaging lectures from economics academics, chat with current UQ students and enjoy a BBQ lunch. For information, contact: Sam Barnard Phone: (07) 3365 4959 Email: s.barnard@uq.edu.au Web: https://qeta40.wildapricot.org/UQday UQ Earth and Environment Day - 21 July This free event is designed for high school students to experience the applications and relevance of geography, earth sciences, planning and environmental management, and see how studying these subjects can lead to a career with real world impact. Students will have the opportunity to attend a careers session hosted by UQ graduates, explore two interactive workshops, undertake a tour of the St Lucia campus, and be provided with morning tea and lunch. For information, contact: Science Events Phone: 07 3346 1629 Email: science.events@uq.edu.au Web: https://sees.uq.edu.au/event/2344/uq-earth-and-environment-day Workshops at the Pharmacy Centre of Excellence (PACE) Year 11 and 12 students are invited to a unique learning experience at UQ’s Pharmacy Centre of Excellence (PACE). Students have the choice of undertaking either of the following activities as part of a school tour of the facilities: Drug compounding workshop: a hands-on, lab-based activity in which students create pharmaceutical products for particular patients; Drug dispensing workshop: students can experience what goes on behind-the-scenes in a mock pharmacy. Visits can be scheduled between 9am and 2pm (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) on various dates during the school semester. There is a maximum of 50 students per tour. For information, contact: UQ School Liaison Phone: 07 3346 9649 Email: school.liaison@uq.edu.au Web: https://www.uq.edu.au/high-schools/activities-and-workshops-students Campus tours - UQ Gatton UQ's Gatton campus provides tours for school groups with a general interest in the programs and facilities on offer, sightseeing tours highlighting the historically significant campus structures and the Past Students' Museum. It also provides individual tours for students wishing to attend UQ Gatton campus who may not have the opportunity to visit with their school. These tours occur throughout the year and can be tailored to suit a particular area of interest in Agribusiness, Equine Science, Horticulture and Agronomy, Production Animals, Veterinary Science and Wildlife Science. Book now through the website. For information, contact: Neil Donnelly Phone: 07 5460 1229 Email: n.donnelly@uq.edu.au Web: https://gatton.uq.edu.au/uq-gatton-tours UQ Student Employability Centre When your students begin their studies at UQ, they will have access to the Student Employability Centre (SEC) at the St Lucia campus. The SEC promotes and coordinates a number of initiatives that seek to strengthen the range of global, professional and leadership experiences offered to students. Our goal is to maximise the student experience and enhance student employability by providing access to a range of experiences. We encourage students to engage with: undergraduate research programs; student leadership activities; UQ Advantage Employability Award; student exchange program and short-term global experiences. We provide financial assistance to help students to access these experiences, and provide careers support to assist students in transferring these experiences into the workplace. Our team is happy to address your Year 12 students about employability next time they visit the St Lucia campus. For information, contact: Dr Annabelle Willox Phone: 07 3346 1355 Email: employability@uq.edu.au web: https://employability.uq.edu.au/

Jobs market smashes expectations – QLD highest increase - from busyatwork

Jobs market smashes expectations – QLD highest increase

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report released this morning revealed Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent in March while the jobs market smashed expectations of economists by the creation of 60,900.

The largest increase in employment was in Queensland up 28,800 jobs. The detail behind the figures was also strong as all the gains were full time employment, where 74,550 new jobs added while part-time employment fell by 13,600 jobs. Australia’s labour force participation rate also increased 0.2 percentage points to 64.8 per cent.  Meaning more people were working and or actively looking for work. Acting General Manager of ABS' Macroeconomic Statistics Division, Jacqui Jones said there had been strengthening in full-time growth over recent months, following falls in full-time employment recorded through much of 2016. The results were much better than forecast as reported in ABC News release. The typical economist expected employment to increase by around 20,000 and unemployment to remain at 5.9 per cent.  Capital Economics analyst Paul Dales said the increases in participation and employment are suspiciously large. "It's the biggest absolute change since October 2015. On that occasion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) had problems with its survey sample," he cautioned. Apprenticeship and traineeship advocate BUSY At Work CEO, Paul Miles welcomed the increase in full time employment. “This is great news for Queensland that we have seen the largest increase in employment and I urge employers to keep this momentum up and hire more unemployed young people.” “Youth unemployment remains a significant issue in regional areas and now with the government extending the $100 million Back to Work regional jobs program* it is a great time to get on board,” said Mr Miles. The program offers regional employers $10,000 and $15,000 incentives plus there is the $20,000 Back to Work Youth Boost for employers to take advantage of when hiring 15 to 24 year olds. According to Employment Minister Grace Grace the Back to Work program was already supporting 2,692 jobs in regional Queensland, just nine months into the program – with nearly 1,300 applications in the pipeline, representing real jobs. “Back to Work is delivering thousands of jobs throughout regional Queensland and that’s great news for job seekers, employers and local economies,” Ms Grace said. The Back to Work incentives gives small businesses the confidence to take on a new employee and provides an economic boost to our Queensland regions facing challenging times. For further information about apprenticeships, traineeships or the Back to Work ‘Youth Boost’ scheme, please call 13 BUSY (13 28 79) or visit www.busyatwork.com.au. *eligibility requirements MEDIA CONTACT:   Leanne Macnamara, Public Relations Coordinator 0438 173 960  leanne.macnamara@busyatwork.com.au Source: More details are in the March 2017 issue of Labour Force, Australia (cat. no. 6202.0). In addition, further information, including regional labour market information, can be found in the upcoming March 2017 issue of Labour Force, Australia, Detailed - Electronic Delivery (cat. no. 6291.0.55.001), due for release on 20 April 2017. These publications are available for free download (after release) from the ABS website: http://www.abs.gov.au. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-13/employment-jobs-abs-march-2017/8442286 https://www.businessinsider.com.au/australia-march-jobs-report-2017-4#0iHCuzwZWME0l2xt.99

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BUSY AT WORK UPDATES - Queensland Government’s extension of $20,000 Youth Boost

Business & Community April 2017 Update BUSY backs Queensland Government’s extension of $20,000 Youth Boost BUSY At Work is backing the extension of the state government’s Youth Boost initiative which is continuing to reap major benefits for small business and unemployed youth in regional areas. The $20,000 Youth Boost payment has been an integral part of the government’s $100 million Back to Work Program which has seen 2,323 Queenslanders employed by 1,090 regional businesses. The Youth Boost payment is specifically targeted towards employers who hire unemployed youth aged between 15 to 24 in the eligible regions of Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Mackay/Whitsunday, Central Queensland, Wide Bay Burnett North West and South West. BUSY At Work CEO, Paul Miles said the extension of the Youth Boost payment will allow more regional businesses to take on unemployed youth. “Youth unemployment remains a significant issue in regional areas. We congratulate the government for extending the incentive as it will continue to stimulate demand for young job seekers and contribute to reduced levels of youth unemployment right across regional Queensland.” “We are delighted the State Government is continuing to support genuine job creation and economic growth in these areas by encouraging employers to hire more unemployed young people.” “We at BUSY have embraced the scheme by employing two young people in Central Queensland to work within our employment programs,” Mr Miles said. Read more and find out if you are eligible. $12,000 ...That’s what you could receive for taking on a new bricklaying apprentice! Currently the Federal Government is offering up to $9,000 in support to employers of new apprentices. On top of that, ABBTF is providing an additional $3,000 Brickstart Subsidy – specifically for employers of bricklaying apprentices. ABBTF also offers two special, one-off payments to employers and GTOs:  A $2,000 incentive for employing Female Apprentice Bricklayers on the completion of Year 1, and A $2,000 Support for Adult Apprentices when employing a 21-24 year old apprentice. Eligibility applies   New apprentice and trainee figures show growth in non-trade occupations Figures release last month by theNational Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)show the number of people starting an apprenticeship or traineeship is up 2.9% for the September 2016 quarter, compared with the September 2015 quarter however, the increase is not from our trade occupations. The NCVER attributed the overall 17% increase to 23, 400, innon-trade commencements which include hospitality workers (up 600); and sales assistants and sales people (up 500). Trade commencements, decreased by 14% to 14,400. The main occupations contributing to the decline were other technicians and trades workers such as gas/petroleum and chemical plant operators (down 800); construction trades workers, such as plumbers, bricklayers, carpenters and joiners (down 600); and electrotechnology and telecommunication workers (down 500). According to the NCVER September 2016 findings, the total apprentices and trainees in-training decreased by 5.7% (278,500) from 30 September 2015.   National unemployment jumps to 5.9 per cent – QLD loses 11,500 jobs Figures released by theAustralian Bureau of Statistics(ABS) last week showed that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February 2017 increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.9 per cent. Queensland observed the largest increase in unemployment rate (0.4 percentage points). Queensland also saw the largest decrease in employment (down 11,500 jobs). According to the bureau’s acting head of macroeconomics Jacqui Jones, there has been a relatively steady trend unemployment rate between 5.7 per cent and 5.8 per cent. “Underemployment has remained steady, which returned to a record high of 8.7 per cent, first set August 2016”. “The underemployment rate is still at a historically high level in Australia but has been relatively unchanged over the past two years,” said Mr Jones. BUSY At Work CEO Paul Miles said that while the increase in the full-time jobs was refreshing overall the news was not good. “It is encouraging to see this increase in full-time jobs, however the reality is if we look at the figures since February 2016 full-time employment has decreased by 23,200 jobs, and part-time employment has increased by 127,800 jobs.   BUSY backs insurance giant Youi with accredited traineeship program BUSY At Work’s already strong partnership with global insurance company Youi reached new heights last month with the launch of Youi’s tailor-made traineeship program for all new call centre employees. The first twenty new recruits were signed up through BUSY At Work to the company’s 12 month Certificate III in Customer Engagement program.     BUSY At Work General Manager Workforce Planning and Industry Engagement, Sue Loch was ecstatic to see the program get underway after having worked with Youi on the program for some time. “As an employer of choice in this region we are excited to be partnering with a likeminded organisation like Youi who are committed to engaging with the local Sunshine Coast community and supporting local businesses.”   Darien thrives in administration traineeship following Work for the Dole Program Mackay local Darien Andrews is positive proof that being a participant in a Work for the Dole (WfD) program can be a meaningful and life changing experience. The 21 year old signed up for a Work for the Dole activity at the Pioneer Tennis Club in September last year and is relishing the opportunity to learn new business skills in an office environment. BUSY At Work, Work for the Dole Coordinator, Kristy Gostelow said Darien had performed so well at the club that he was offered a traineeship on 30 January this year and is now studying for his Certificate III in Business. “The Pioneer Tennis Club is a not-for-profit organisation and was not able to provide the resources needed to keep up with the day-to-day running of the office.” “They needed an administration assistant and Darien started in this WfD role working 25 hours per week,” Ms Gostelow said.   Get Your Business In The Running For The 2017 Australian Training Awards The Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, recognising individuals, businesses and registered training organisations for their contribution to skilling Australia. Awards for businesses include: Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award Small Employer of the Year Award Applications close Wednesday 31 May 2017.