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Tackling Australia's Skills Shortage with Innovative Initiatives Despite low unemployment rates and a robust labour market, Australia faces a growing skills shortage, with recruitment difficulty sitting at 54% according to a February 2024 report by Jobs and Skills Australia. Addressing this challenge calls for a united approach involving vocational and higher education, industry stakeholders, and a streamlined migration system. However, the Great Place To Work Certified™ community in Australia is taking notable strides by engaging with underserved communities to bridge these workforce gaps and build future talent. Key Initiatives Include: Educational Outreach: Engaging with primary and high school students in underrepresented areas, including Indigenous and rural communities, and focusing on aspiration-building in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Empowerment Programs: Conducting well-being and leadership programs, particularly for girls and women in Indigenous communities. Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Offering school-based opportunities for First Nations students and at-risk youth, providing a pathway into in-demand industries. Inclusive Hiring: Actively recruiting individuals with disabilities, refugees, and older women seeking to re-enter the workforce, supported by job-readiness programs. These efforts by certified companies not only address critical skill gaps but also inspire a new generation to envision and achieve brighter futures, thereby fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. Discover more about these transformative practices in our latest Insights Report, "Trust Matters – Navigating Uncertainty: The Power of Leadership." https://lnkd.in/gp7QdHD6 #GreatPlaceToWork #SkillsShortage #InclusiveHiring #Leadership #AustralianLabourMarket #gptw4all https://lnkd.in/gu49v_Wf

🔎 Understanding the Regionalisation Ambition 2032 pillar progress.   Jobs & Skills - Empowering Regional Workforce Futures: The Jobs & Skills pillar focuses on ensuring regional Australia has a workforce that’s equipped for the future. This means aligning workforce supply with labour market needs and increasing access to school and post-school education to foster a highly skilled regional workforce. 🎯 What’s the target? To strengthen education pathways and match workforce skills with the labour market by 2032, empowering regional communities to thrive in an evolving economy. Check out the slides to see how this pillar is progressing. #RegionalJobs #FutureSkills #EducationPathways #RegionalWorkforce #RebalanceTheNation

Your Chamber is raising the voice of business in #Skills & #Workforce We are a proud supporter of the British Chambers of Commerce Manifesto, amplifying our local business voice to a national level. The Manifesto makes clear our asks of the next UK government in five key areas: ✔️ Green Innovation ✔️ People & Work ✔️ Local Economy of the Future ✔️ Global Britain ✔️ Digital Revolution. 👉🏼Plan Better for Skills Create a long-term plan to close the skills gap. Businesses and training providers should collaborate locally. Incentivize businesses to invest in skills via tax and an investment kitemark. 👉🏼Prepare Adults and Young People for Work Boost adult upskilling and retraining through apprenticeships and technical qualifications. Invest in comprehensive career education in schools for better life and work skills. 👉🏼Help People Access and Stay in Jobs Facilitate transitions from Universal Credit to work, improve access to childcare, and offer quality careers advice. Encourage fair workplaces with pay gap transparency and social value in procurement. Click below to see more details of the British Chamber of Commerce Manifesto ⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g3PC8NV3 ✅ To have your voice heard, contact us at [email protected] #StrongerTogether

Toronto’s diversity is its superpower, and immigrant talent is a goldmine of opportunity. Yet, many employers hesitate to fully embrace the skilled immigrant professionals who are key drivers of innovation and growth in our region.  In our latest blog we dive into insights from TRIEC’s recent report "Embracing Immigrant Talent: Perspectives and Practices of Toronto Region Employers,", highlighting the need for mentorship as a bridge for immigrant talent to thrive. The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (TMP) program, empowers employers to unlock fresh perspectives and drive meaningful innovation. Through this program, employers enable immigrant professionals to gain essential skills for thriving in the Canadian workplace. At the same time, mentors enhance their inclusive leadership capabilities, fostering a stronger, more diverse workforce.    Discover how TMP is not just reshaping Toronto’s workforce but igniting growth in organizations ready to lead the way. Read the full blog to learn how your organization can harness the potential of immigrant talent: https://lnkd.in/e4D5C2tT #MentorshipMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #TorontoTalent #ImmigrantSuccess #TRIEC #TRIECMentoringPartnership #Employers #TMP 

Some really good stuff in this report much of which chimes with our own Making Skills Work conclusions. Like the reference to education and skills as related but different, pragmatic reflection on three way funding sources State, employer and learner plus the acceptance that the UK economy is best served by an inclusive and fair UK wide solution. Would have liked to see a bit more about how the provider ecosystem could be reshaped to work together in the most effective way for the needs of learners, employers and regions. Everyone has a role to play and that certainty means we can balance funding accordingly

Mid Wales Regional Wales Regional Skills Partnership Unveils Update to their 2022-2025 Employment & Skills Plan The updated plan incorporates new labour market intelligence and qualitative data, providing accurate growth forecasts for Powys and Ceredigion. The RSP collaborated with business-led cluster groups to gather industry-specific insights, ensuring the plan meets the Mid Wales economy’s current and future demands. The updated plan highlights key growth areas up to 2028, including a 6% increase in the #construction and advanced #manufacturing sectors, a 9% rise in #food and #drink production, and a 4% growth in the #digital sector. It also emphasises the importance of #skills linked to Net Zero andenergy, highlighting emerging workforce requirements. Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, and Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council, Co-Chairs of the RSP Board said, “We are pleased with the positive steps the region has made in growth. By collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers, the RSP is helping to ensure that the right skills are available at the right time to meet the demands of our Mid Wales employers.” Emma Thomas, Chair of the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, said, “The Employment and Skills Plan Update 2024 is a testament to our ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic development. The Mid Wales RSP encourages stakeholders, businesses, and the community to explore the comprehensive #Employment and #Skills Plan. Tyfu Canolbarth Cymru | Growing Mid Wales

The UK's Professional and Business Services (PBS) sector is employing 14% of the workforce. It is setting global benchmarks for innovation. From accountants to engineers, the wide range of skills within PBS showcases how well the UK attracts and nurtures top talent. But here's where we see the real potential: the intersection of professional services and immigration. Every year, the demand for skilled professionals grows. With the UK government working closely with the sector to develop talent, professionals abroad have an enormous opportunity to contribute to this ecosystem. What are your thoughts? #UKSponsorships #UKBusinessServices #UKEmployement #HighSkilledTalent #AYJSolicitors

Your Chamber is raising the voice of business in Skills & Workforce 🧠 We are a proud supporter of the British Chambers of Commerce Manifesto, amplifying our local business voice to a national level. The Manifesto makes clear our asks of the next UK government in five key areas: Green Innovation, People & Work, Local Economy of the Future, Global Britain, and Digital Revolution. Plan Better for Skills Create a long-term plan to close the skills gap. Businesses and training providers should collaborate locally. Incentivize businesses to invest in skills via tax and an investment kitemark. Prepare Adults and Young People for Work Boost adult upskilling and retraining through apprenticeships and technical qualifications. Invest in comprehensive career education in schools for better life and work skills. Help People Access and Stay in Jobs Facilitate transitions from Universal Credit to work, improve access to childcare, and offer quality careers advice. Encourage fair workplaces with pay gap transparency and social value in procurement. Click here to see more details of the British Chamber of Commerce Manifesto: https://lnkd.in/g3PC8NV3 To have your voice heard, contact us at [email protected]

🌟 New Report: Building a World-Class UK Skills System for Fair Economic Growth In a groundbreaking report, NOCN Group CEO Graham Hasting-Evans outlines a transformative vision for the UK's skills landscape. The proposal advocates for a unified, whole-systems approach to address our current "fragmented" and "ineffective" skills framework. AELP CEO Ben Rowland praises the report as "vital reading," noting its unique whole-system perspective amid typically siloed discussions. Key objectives: 🎯 Develop internationally competitive, digitally-savvy workforce 💼 Boost high-wage employment while balancing immigration 🌐 Establish globally recognized standards for lifelong learning "We must have the ambition, policy and commitment to make the necessary changes," urges Hasting-Evans, emphasizing the need to prepare youth for workforce entry while supporting continuous upskilling. #SkillsDevelopment #UKEconomy #Workforce #Education #Innovation

The Cross Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF) endorses this NOCN Group report and acknowledges the contribution of Graham Hasting-Evans to the ongoing dialogue about this critical aspects of skills in the UK. #skillsmatter #constructureiscoming