Tag: workforce development

Australia’s manufacturing industry needs a stronger skilled workforce, improved apprenticeship outcomes and more responsive training to support productivity and future growth, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance’s 2026 National Manufacturing Workforce Plan.

Australia produced a record 24,253 engineering graduates in 2024, adding to the workforce needed to deliver national infrastructure, renewable energy, defence and digital technology projects, according to Engineers Australia.

Manufacturing innovation, sustainable materials and circular economy solutions will be among the topics explored at the Greater Geelong Clean Economy Showcase 2026, organised by the City of Greater Geelong as part of Geelong Design Week.

The Victorian Government has opened applications for a new round of its Skills Solutions Partnerships program, with a focus on developing training to address workforce needs across priority industries including advanced manufacturing and defence.

Australia’s manufacturing capability is set to gain further research and industry support as Edith Cowan University (ECU) joins the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) as its newest research partner.

Australian communications manufacturer GME is placing workforce development at the centre of its growth strategy as the country continues to grapple with record-low unemployment and widespread skills shortages. 

Rockwell Automation has released its 10th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Edition, highlighting how manufacturers are shifting focus from short-term cost-cutting to long-term innovation and workforce strategies.

Midsize companies in the global industrial manufacturing sector are facing a transformative era driven by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). As industry leaders recognise, these technologies are reshaping the very foundations of manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics.

Australia's first Hydrogen Hub, the Hycel Technology Hub, has officially opened at Deakin University's Warrnambool campus. 

The Tasmanian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering the state's workforce by providing increased subsidised training opportunities for job seekers and assisting employers in enhancing the skills of their existing workers.