CSQ CEO resigns for national role
The chair of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has today (9 August 2023) announced the resignation of long-term CEO Brett Schimming.…
10 August, 2023
From New Zealand to new career in Oz
A kiwi chippie has used CSQ funding to fast track his new business in Australia and gain more flexibility for…
2 May, 2023
Chance meeting kickstarts Khonrad’s dream career
Destined to follow his family’s legacy with a career in civil construction, 17-year-old Khonrad Peters was still unsure where to…
27 March, 2023
Alivia’s got moves
Alivia Boyce isn’t your typical earthmover operator. The 24-year-old from Toowoomba has been a dancer from the age of 3…
8 December, 2022
Industry Insider: Matt Ahlberg, FKG Group Leadership & Development Manager
In all aspects of Matt Ahlberg’s career is a clear drive to help others be the best they can be.…
1 December, 2022
Meet Sarah, the new face of FNQ
Meet Sarah, our new Far North Queensland Regional Engagement Manager! Sarah has worked in the construction industry since she was…
24 November, 2022
Iranian architect finds freedom and opportunity
Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran, Shahin Malekizadeh achieved success in architecture and started a family, however, ultimately, left in…
17 November, 2022
DJ lays new tracks in construction
Finding her way into a construction apprenticeship took a little side-journeying for 23-year-old mum Djodamajeerah Moran (known as DJ), but…
10 November, 2022
Little company with big dreams
When Robert and Natasha McIntosh decided to take the plunge and start their own business in a new town, they…
27 October, 2022
Keeley strikes twice
A panel of tearful awards judges is not something you see every day. But Keeley Tilbrook’s descriptions of her journey…
20 October, 2022
Red Rooster to team Hutchies
When Travis was in Year 12, he knew he wanted to get an apprenticeship but didn’t know where to start.…
11 October, 2022
Cleaner to civil career: Camila cleans up
A young Civil Engineer from Brazil has proven that personal determination, the right support, and training, can make a world…
4 October, 2022