Employers and job-seekers will be matched at a Jobs Expo tomorrow (Thursday).
The Tradie and Construction Jobs Expo is on at Logan Metro Sports and Events Centre is expected to allow local firms to showcase training opportunities for those looking for trade certificates in automotive, construction, civil or wet trades.
Local businesses can also attract and recruit employees.
The expo is being delivered by the Mayor’s Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce.
City of Logan Mayor Darren Power encouraged people to attend the expo.
“If you are looking for a job in the construction industry, this event is for you,” he said.
“Demand for tradies is unprecedented at the moment, and if you want a job in high vis, you will get one.”
The purpose of the Tradie and Construction Jobs Expo is to connect employers, registered training organisations and peak bodies with job-ready and job-willing individuals.
Economic Development Chair, Councillor Jon Raven, said the expo would help anyone looking to get a job in the trades.
“No matter what stage of your career you’re at, come along and learn what you can do right now to start or progress your journey as a tradie,” Cr Raven said.
Unemployment across the city has shrunk to 7.7% over the past two quarters, while the annual labour growth is the highest in the region at 8.1%.
The event is being hosted by the Logan Office of Economic Development.
Picture: City of Logan Mayor Darren Power and Economic Development Chair Jon Raven with apprentices Mat Bond and JD Christ at Council’s Smith Road Depot.
