Western Downs Skills Project

Recent Commonwealth funding through the Targeting Skills Needs in Regions Program has allowed for the implementation of a project that addresses labour and skills development in the Surat Energy Resources Province.

With the key goal of developing sustainable, vibrant and skilled regional communities, the implementation of the Western Downs Skills Project is timely – with significant growth expected in the Surat Basin area.  The Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry is managing the Dalby-Wambo aspect of the initiative. 

Working in collaboration with local Chambers and the Western Downs Regional Development Corporation, three project coordinators will deliver key labour and skill shortage outcomes in the Dalby, Chinchilla and Roma areas.

Planned outcomes

· improving access to appropriate education and training programs

· reducing internal migration of young adults from rural to metropolitan areas

· improving level of educational attainment and employment for Indigenous people

· enhancing the capacity of regional enterprises in human resources management i.e.   goal to be considered 'employers of choice'

· building better workplaces and encouraging employer involvement in skills   development for managers/ employers

· developing local community and regional partnerships that enhance skilling   opportunities

· improving support systems for migrant workers

· attracting families to our region / developing support networks for families to   relocate successfully to our region

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Partners

Australian Government
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry