The Government of Western Australia has appointed an Industry Advisory Board to lead the country’s first Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE). The appointments mark the official commencement of operations, with ten members representing #industry, #unions, #FirstNations people, #government, #TAFE, and #university. The Advisory Board will provide a clear voice and buy-in from industry on the workforce planning, co-ordination, development, promotion and TAFE #investment needed for the state’s transition to a #netzero emissions economy. The Board will be supported by the CESNCE’s recently appointed General Manager, Ty Theodore. The Industry Advisory members are: - Matthew Cheney – Western Power Executive Manager Transition and Sustainability (CESNCE Chair) - Mara West – North Metropolitan TAFE Governing Council Chair - Terry Hill AM – Pilbara Development Commission Chair - Jasmine Kadic (nee Harp) – Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Director - Shannon O'Rourke – CEO, Powering Australia - Jai Thomas – Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Deputy Director General, Co-ordinator of Energy - Michael Wright – Electrical Trades Union of Australia National Secretary - Rebecca Tomkinson – The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia CEO - Greg Warren – MIZCO Pty Ltd Director - Jodie Wallace – Department of Training and Workforce Development Director General Congratulations to the new advisory members! To learn more about the CESNCE and its new Industry Advisory Board, click the link below.