Latest News

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 […]

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

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

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