Through its two academies in Western Australia and Mackay in Central Queensland, the BHP FutureFit Academy is creating 2,500 new traineeships and apprenticeships over five years, with entrants joining BHP in permanent roles upon graduation.
The new scenario is designed to prepare law enforcement officers with the skills needed to excel at providing strong and steady leadership during times of crisis and immediately upon arriving at a scene.
Once fully operational, these programs will be able to support more than 1,000 students annually who are seeking careers in the skilled trades and energy sectors.
Babcock International will support learners throughout their apprenticeships and assess soldiers to make sure they meet the technical standards needed for the British Army.
By focusing on targeted learning, the Skills Academy will accelerate time to competence, in some cases by as much as 67%, compared to traditional training methods.
The companies hope the planetarium will provide outreach using astronomy as a means of inspiring people of all ages to take an interest in STEM subjects and careers.
Airbus is offering thousands of job opportunities with new hires being instrumental in supporting its production ramp-up and decarbonisation ambitions.