Helena McInnes

Awareness Handbook Hopes To Build Inclusive & Diverse Workplaces

The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC), proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government, will launch the Cultural Awareness Handbook on September 18.  This practical, locally informed guide to help employers build more inclusive, culturally aware workplaces across the Cairns region. Developed in consultation with Cairns businesses, community leaders, migrants and those from a refugee […]

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New Employer Guides Launched to Grow Regional Workforce

Local businesses have a unique opportunity to help future-proof their businesses, inspire the next generation and strategically recruit their future workforce – with the release of two new resources from the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee (RJC). The Work Experience Guide for Business and the Employer Guide to School-Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships were officially launched today

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Yehusha Lifu

Yehusha Displays Talent From Young Age Yehusha Lifu demonstrated leadership qualities and determination from a young age. Also known as Yesha, the 18-year-old hails from New Mapoon and completed her Certificate II in Engineering Pathways through School Tech while in years 11 and 12. As part of her studies, she completed work placement at Penske

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Ethan Laska

In the fast-paced business landscape, prioritising investment in the next generation is crucial. Companies that champion growth, knowledge-sharing, and community empowerment often lead the way in innovation and sustainability. The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee works to promote training and skills development for future job and collaborates with education providers, industry and government to align training with

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Dakota Arkey

Dakota Arkey is a year 12 school-based apprentice at St Mary’s Catholic College. She is currently attending school three days a week while gaining hands-on paid work experience with her host employer RJ Build FNQ. The company was so impressed with Dakota’s work ethic and enthusiasm during her work experience that she was taken on

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Fiona and Heath

School Tech has proven to be a real family affair for one Cairns family, with Fiona and Heath’s three children all participating in the program. Fiona and Heath (surname withheld for privacy reasons) praised the initiative, which has been an immense success for all of their children. “It is a wonderful pathway for those who

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Dakota Freeman

Who knew a small town in North Queensland could spark a passion for banking? For Dakota Freeman, that’s exactly what happened. Initially drawn to a career in culinary arts, her participation in Maxima’s Indigenous Employment Program opened her eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. While North Queensland’s Ravenshoe may not be known for

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Inclusivity And Diversity Helping Tackle Skills Shortages

To tackle the ongoing skills shortages in FNQ, the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee is calling on local businesses to focus on embracing inclusivity and diversity. Skills shortages are affecting every industry, and were in many cases, exacerbated by COVID-19, the reduction in immigration numbers and the growing infrastructure across our region due to increasing economic

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CaPTA Dancers

When The CaPTA Group was seeking dancers to join their Pamagirri Aboriginal dance troupe, they hadn’t considered employing someone who faced barriers to employment, until they met Trudy. Trudy Nagle represented Tourism Taster at the Cairns RJC’s Tourism & Hospitality Careers Expo, where CaPTA was also exhibiting. At that time, CaPTA was looking for job seekers to join

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An Alternate Career Pathway

The SchoolTech program has proven to be a huge success in Far North Queensland, with students embracing the opportunity to get a head start on their career and ‘earn while they learn’, while addressing skills shortages at the same time. The Cairns Regional Jobs Committee works to align training with skills needs, promote training and skills development

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