Case studies

Apprentices can be a vital part of your business and offer many benefits. However, sometimes it can be tricky to find them, especially with the skills shortages in some industries and regions of the country. K... READ MORE

When high school students finish their final year, the big question becomes what next? While some have earmarked their specialties at University or just want to have a bit of a break, many graduates are still u... READ MORE

2. Identify your transferable skills   You’ve found a role and you’re ready to apply, but where do you start? Begin by making a list of all the tasks the job requires you to do and what skills you will... READ MORE

Youth support work is varied, and you can work within a range of sectors as well as specialise in different forms of support. You may find work within a residential setting providing emergency care and provide... READ MORE

A nursing assistant can be a truly rewarding and fulfilling occupation. For those that enjoy the role, there are also opportunities to travel to rural and remote areas of Australia and you can earn a respectab... READ MORE

There are some industries where numeracy skills are vital to roles. In areas such as engineering, economics or science, maths plays a vital role in most jobs. Troubling, however, is the fact that almost 1 in 3... READ MORE

Numeracy skills are a range of abilities that involve numbers. How to interpret and understand them, as well as communicating their meaning to others. They include things like adding, subtracting, multiplyin... READ MORE

For many young people, first steps into the workforce can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking time. Knowing what kind of job is right for your personality and skillset can be hard. Especially if you are trying to... READ MORE

Employee training and development is crucial to retaining staff, particularly those with the experience and skills that provide real benefit to your business. MAX believes in the value of training and because o... READ MORE

With airline travel looking to open up domestically by the end of this year, you might be thinking everything is going back to normal. For those in the tourism industry however, the events of the past few month... READ MORE

Short courses are a great way to kick-start a new career or provide momentum to change into a different one. Whether you are looking to find a profession after high school, re-enter the workforce after a break... READ MORE

Whatever kind of job you have there are times when you will need to understand new concepts or learn new tasks. For people with a learning disability, however, understanding new concepts or instructions can be... READ MORE

The good news is that it is possible to improve your EQ. For example, when you learn to better manage your stress your stress tolerance improves and you’ll be able to function more effectively when experiencing... READ MORE

  More job seekers have been upskilling during COVID-19, with women three times as likely as men to seek out training opportunities, according to new data from one of Australia’s largest employment servic... READ MORE

The top three employing industries in the country are Health Care, Retail, and Construction and have many types of entry-level jobs available. These industries are continuing to grow and offer a lot of opportun... READ MORE

What professions are considered to be allied health? The full list of professions in the allied health field as listed by Allied Health Professions Australia are as follows:    -   &nbs... READ MORE

Case studies Here are some of the superheroes who are caring for our ageing loved ones or training with MAX to be the next generation of aged carers.    Jodie Kopp, Hervey Bay, Qld After 20 years ... READ MORE

At a time when job security is scarce, you can be confident in the demand for community service workers.  In late 2019, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) shared a snapshot re... READ MORE