ACTION 3 – FUTURE SKILLS FACILITATOR
This forms part of the Central Highlands Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy.
CHDC to create a new full-time equivalent (FTE) position for a Future Skills Facilitator.
The position will be tasked with the coordination and collaboration between education systems, government, and industry sectors across the region.
The role will initially review current regional training organisations (RTOs) and certification offerings for the region with a focus on skills shortages such as early childhood, health and construction.
The role will also engage directly with the CH VET Network and Indigenous groups to ensure the region is gaining access to the right programs and schools to industry pathways.
◼ TIMEFRAME: Position Description to be finalised and recruitment to commence for a start 1 July 2024.
PROGRESS REPORT
Job description drafted.
Funding application submitted and underway!
CHDC had planned to create a full-time Future Skills Facilitator role to address regional skills shortages and improve industry pathways. However, following feedback on the unsuccessful funding application, which highlighted concerns about alignment with the LBF Exit Strategy and the lack of stakeholder contributions, CHDC has decided to pause the initiative due to current resourcing constraints.
