Employability & Skills

The BUSY Group design and deliver high quality programs providing personalized career counselling, skills training and employment support.

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Employment Services

Our Employment Services are designed to support job seekers from diverse backgrounds to secure stable and meaningful employment. Through many programs, we provide personalized career counselling, skills training, and job placement services that are responsive to the changing demands of the job market.    

Our approach includes addressing barriers to employment such as educational gaps, skills mismatches, and age discrimination, ensuring that every individual has access to the resources and opportunities needed to achieve their career goals. By partnering with local businesses and leveraging community engagement, we create pathways to sustainable employment, helping job seekers thrive in a dynamic workforce.   

For specific groups facing entrenched barriers to employment, such as people with disabilities and ex-offenders, our Specialized Employment Services provide tailored support through holistic programs that include occupational and mental health services, bespoke skills development and mentoring.   

By incorporating health services and aligning with government initiatives, we ensure our specialized programs not only help individuals secure employment but also support their long-term success and overall well-being.   

Vocational Skills Training 

With accredited training offerings, The BUSY Group ensures vocational skills training is available to support industry needs and maximise opportunities for job seekers. 

Our industry-focussed vocational skills training helps individuals to improve job prospects, skills development and career growth. By focussing on emerging sectors like the innovation economy, STEM, and high demand trades, our programs help individuals to gain vocational skills and secure sustainable employment.  

Examples of our programs, impact
and Canadian alignment: 

Two coloured squares represent countries for The BUSY Group. A dark blue square is labelled Canada, while a light blue square is marked Australia.

Skills Shortages

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Both Canada and Australia face significant labour shortages, particularly in healthcare, construction, and technology sectors.

 

Upskilling Initiatives

Pie chart showcasing two segments: Canada in light blue at 42.86% and Australia in dark blue at 57.14%, highlighting the dynamic international reach of The BUSY Group.
Both countries are actively investing in upskilling programs to bridge the gap between available talent and employer needs.

Women in Trades

A horizontal bar chart from The BUSY Group displays retention rates in percentages. The top dark blue bar slightly exceeds 75%, while the bottom light blue bar is just over 50%. The x-axis ranges from 0 to 100%.
Programs like BUSY Sisters are promoting diversity by supporting women entering non-traditional industries, achieving an impressive 85% retention rate for new apprentices.

Targeted Support

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Targeted initiatives are assisting marginalized groups, including youth, First Nations, and immigrants, to access employment opportunities.

 
 

Collaboration & Innovation

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Collaboration between governments, employers, and training providers is crucial to develop effective solutions and stay ahead of evolving industry needs.

BUSY's Impact on Social Problems

Social Problem Canada Australia BUSY's Track Record in 2023
Labour & Unemployment
  • Labour Shortages
  • High job vacancies
  • Skilled trade vacancies
  • Need for females in trades
  • Unemployment
  • Employment Disparities
  • Significant shortages in healthcare, construction, and technology
  • Approximately 352,600 vacancies (2024)
  • 30,000+ vacancies (electricians, plumbers, carpenters)
  • 3.9% (2024)
  • Youth, First nations, People with disabilities, immigrants
  • 58,337 people up-skilled in developing essential skills to support labour and skills shortages.
  • 25,998 apprentices placed with 13,000 employers.
  • Our BUSY Sisters program supports women into non-traditional industries, achieving an 85% retention rate for new trade apprentices, almost double the percentage of those without support.
  • 52,016 people furthest from the job market helped into sustainable employment.
  • Twelve ‘Skilling Queenslanders for Work’ funded programs delivered to over 150 individuals from marginalized cohorts.
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