New Energy Apprenticeships Program Amped Up
3 May 24
The Federal Government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program which provides incentives to encourage more people into sectors that are playing a critical role in transitioning Australia to a net-zero economy and support its “Future Made in Australia” goal
READ MOREAutomotive Skills Alliance’s Advisory Panel Gets to Work
28 February 24
The first meeting of the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance’s Automotive Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel took place last week, bringing together members to discuss the latest industry research, projects, and initial Workforce Plan for 202
READ MOREAwards Acknowledge TAFE Queensland’s Top Trade Talent
29 November 23
Fourteen Queensland apprentices were crowned Apprentice of the Year in each of their respective trade categories at the 2023 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards on November 16
READ MOREBRE Engineers Growth With New Cutting Edge Facility
1 November 23
HVIA member Bruce Rock Engineering last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Forrestfield WA
READ MORECourse Aims To Lift Completion Rate Of Female Apprentices
1 November 23
Heavy commercial vehicle tradesperson-turned-life coach, mentor and industry ambassador Louise Azzopardi is offering a new coaching program that aims to tackle the high non-completion rate of female apprentices
READ MOREApprentice Challenge Winners Enjoy Super Cars Action
1 November 23
The winners of the 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge not only got to experience all the race action at last weekend’s Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, but also got a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the high-octane life of a race-car mechanic
READ MOREProgram Aims To Steel Women For Truck Driving Career
1 November 23
Eleven candidates from five transport companies across three states will take part in the Australian pilot program of ‘Iron Women’, a driver training and licensing program aimed specifically at females
READ MORECritical shortages highlighted during National Skills Week
21 August 23
The pipeline for skilled workers is struggling to keep pace with demand according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s Chief Executive Todd Hacking.
READ MORE2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge results
24 May 23
The 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge went down to the wire before the Queensland team of Lachlan Tate (Brown & Hurley) and Brayden Conaghan (Penske Australia) took out the title with a flawless fault-finding final.
READ MOREPutting our future in the hands of a new generation
3 May 23
We have been delighted by the enthusiasm from students and their schools to come to the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show to look at career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MORETransport and Logistics Jobs Showcase
26 April 23
Workforce and skills shortages are still one of the most pressing issues facing the industry, so we value opportunities like these to talk to job seekers about career opportunities.
READ MOREStep in the Right Direction
9 August 22
THe "Much more than just a job” campaign, showcases career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
READ MOREHVIA campaign to build pipeline of new starters
22 June 22
Members are invited to get involved in a new HVIA campaign showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
READ MOREThe BTS Jobs Hub is an opportunity not to be missed
14 April 21
Almost daily, HVIA encounters anecdotes from our members of the difficulty in recruiting and retaining good employees. Our LinkedIn feed is filled with positions vacant and career opportunities in the industry.
READ MOREGovernment Backs Thousands of New Apprentice and Trainee Jobs
9 March 21
HVIA has welcomed the expansion of the Australian Government’s targeted wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan.
READ MOREInspiring activations coming to the BTS21 Jobs Hub
3 February 21
It is full steam ahead with preparations for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show and with each week more details are being revealed about exciting displays, events and activations taking place within and alongside the show.
READ MORENew grants support participation in business events
11 September 20
HVIA is pleased to share with you the Australian Government’s announcement this morning of a $50 million injection into Australia's vital business events sector ahead of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORETAFE Queensland’s free isolearn micro-credentials
29 April 20
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, is offering a range of free education and training to support individuals, and small, medium and large businesses.
READ MOREKeeping apprentices in their apprenticeship
1 April 20
Community Solutions, Apprentices and Trainees, have five Heavy Commercial Vehicle Apprentices available for placement with a new host employer.
READ MOREReport shows trade studies set students up for a fruitful career
14 August 19
HVIA says Grattan Institute report shows the vast majority of schools are currently a bit blinkered to the opportunities available through trades and other vocational study.
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