Nimble News 23 October 2024

ATTEND AN INDUSTRY FORUM IN NOVEMBER
The Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council is hosting Industry Skills Network Group Forums the week beginning 11 November 2024.
There are six Skills Network Group Forums to be held. The Forums will discuss issues and ideas for improving recruitment, skilling and retention in the respective industry sectors. As well, learn about how to contract apprentices and trainees and related incentives, the benefits of using Group Training Companies to engage apprentices or trainees, and share your concerns, ideas and feedback in industry training, skilling and workforce development issues.
The Groups are:
Racing and Gaming Skills Network - Racing and Gaming
AgriHort Skills Network - Agricultural Production Horticulture
Green Skills Network - Ecosystem Management, Conservation, Landscaping, and Gardening
Food Skills Network - Meat and Seafood
Fashion and Textiles Skills Network - Textiles
Smart Manufacturing Skills Network - Furnishing
Register to attend one of the Skills Network Group Forums of interest to you at the following link: FFTITC (Industries Training Council) | Humanitix
Hurry as there are limited numbers!
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We hope this has been of some assistance,
Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council
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