Welcome to the Rural Jobs & Skills Alliance (RJSA) e-news. These bi-monthly editions are designed to be short and sharp updates on the RJSA activities and what is happening in the Queensland agricultural jobs and skills space. See the RJSA web page HERE.
- Queensland’s agricultural workforce is undergoing a sizable shift in required roles, so how does the sector prepare for a changing workforce? See the latest RJSA & QFF column HERE.
- Securing the future of Australian agriculture through research and development was the main feature of the recent FNQ Field Days. Read how QAWN officer Leanne Kruss was able to engage with 140 students from seven different schools took part in career sessions in Mareeba HERE.
- The recently released Skilling Australia Foundation report ‘Perceptions Are Not Reality’ provides strong arguments for the benefits of the vocational education and training system in Australia. RJSA article HERE. Report HERE.
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are essential for agriculture’s’s future with occupations in these fields growing faster than any others. RJSA article HERE.
- The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) are undertaking a new approach to conducting audits of registered training providers. Details HERE. ASQA audit resources HERE.
UPDATE: The Queensland Government is extending its Back to Work Program to support employers in South East Queensland. Eligible employers are in line for support payments of up to $20,000. Details HERE.
The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) project is partly funded by the Queensland Government and facilitated and delivered by the Queensland Farmers’ Federation on behalf of Alliance members.
Diana Saunders
QFF Policy Officer Workforce Planning
07 3837 4726
diana@qff.org.au