Although Training Prospects is not a minesite, the company has still shown the dedication and drive necessary to attract, train and retain employees and, as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
A report on Australia's temporary skilled migration visas has been conducted by industrial relations expert Barbara Deegan recommending temporary skilled workers be guaranteed market wages rather than a minimum salary.
SKILLS shortages in the mining and agriculture industries were tackled head on at the launch of a pilot project directed at building the pool of skilled workers available to both industries in the Dubbo Region of New South Wales.
Stabilise a workforce through quality training and an organisation will be at the forefront of its industry. *Warren Willson writes.
SKILLS shortages in the mining and agriculture industries were tackled head on recently at the launch of a pilot project directed at building the pool of skilled workers available to both industries in the Upper Spencer Gulf Region of South Australia.
THE WA Government has established a new committee to work on solutions to the skills shortage in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in Western Australia.
THE Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) has launched a skills strategy report providing detailed, strategic solutions to benefit employees, companies and the industry.
QUEENSLAND Resources Council president John Pegler says the industry body will focus its attention in 2008 on community and stakeholder support for the industry, as well as skills shortages, infrastructure bottlenecks and environmental regulations.
THE University of Queensland (UQ) has announced a $1.5 million partnership with Golder Associates to address skills shortages and research needs in geotechnical engineering.
RIO Tinto and The University of Queensland (UQ) have signed a five-year $2 million partnership to address skills shortages in the mining engineering sector within Queensland.