Nimble News 29 November 2023

Tell us about your workforce issues

WA Jobs, Education & Training (WAJET) Survey

Every year we provide feedback to the Department of Training and Workforce Development on the occupations and skill needs of our industries. This feedback helps to develop the State Priority Occupation List which influences training availability, course fees and the identification of occupations for WA migration visas.

Last years’ feedback caused many occupations to receive a higher priority rating – talking to us gets results.

Insights from industry on worker shortages, skill needs, and workforce issues are hugely valuable. Get in touch to let us know what workforce issues are arising in your industry.

• Consider attending one of our next industry specific meetings running between the 9th and 17th January (online or in person).

• Email us admin@fftitc.com.au and one of our industry consultants will be in touch.

Thank you,

FFTITC Team

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Scholarship opportunity: Women in Non-Traditional Trades

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Scholarship opportunity: AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

$5000 available for students studying agriculture-related degrees. Apply by 12 January.

New grant program for innovators: Commercialisation Bridge Grants (CBG)

This state government program is designed to help create jobs and generate economic diversification. Applications now open for grants from $50,000 to $200,000 (matched funding required).

PALM Scheme – Skills Development Program

Funding available to support a wide variety of training for workers from the Pacific & Timor-Leste while they are working in Australia.

For start-ups and SMEs: Industry Growth Program (IGP)

The Australian government’s new Industry Growth Program offers expert advice to help get good ideas to market.

Changes to the Farm Employees Award

The state Farm Employees Award has been expanded to cover a broader range of farm employees and their employers.

For livestock businesses: eID infrastructure grants

Grants available to help sheep and goat supply chain operators transition to national electronic identification (eID) scheme.

Skills and Workforce Ministerial Council – What’s next?

The Commonwealth, state and territory skills and training ministers have released a 2024 Priorities and Indicative Workplan.

Jobs and Skills Australia 2024-2025 Workplan

JSA is also developing a workplan. Feedback can be provided here.

Are you ready for extreme weather this summer?

A timely article from business.gov to help businesses prepare for a hot summer. The also have a great Emergency Management and Recovery Plan template.

Recruitment Strategies Webinar: Hiring Outside the Box

DEWR’s next webinar is on Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Developing Talent. Previous webinars are also available on the website. 6 Dec

New data: Barriers and Incentives to Labour Force Participation 2022-23

The ABS offers insights into factors influencing how people participate in the labour market. Chronic health conditions and caring responsibilities were the main barriers, while key incentives were jobs that offer part-time hours or match skills & experience.

Report: Fixing the hole in Australian education: The Australian Curriculum benchmarked against the best

Learning First reports on how the Australian school science curriculum stacks up against other countries’ curriculums (not great). Fortunately, they also offer a way forward, and give readers an opportunity to have their say.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.