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Economic Development Australia (EDA) will be holding a webinar in June regarding place-based workforce development. This webinar will explore how workforce development can strengthen economic growth in regional communities through a place-based approach. Focusing on the role of local governments, education providers, and businesses in creating effective pathways to skills development, the presentation will also discuss various barriers to workforce progress.

Through two case studies, Industrial Light & Magic’s Sydney-based training initiative and the NSW Behavioural Insights Unit’s research on women in trades, this valuable webinar highlights the practical challenges and successes involved in aligning training with industry needs. The session aims to demonstrate how local governments and stakeholders can better coordinate efforts to unlock workforce potential.

This Webinar will be beneficial for local councils, state and federal government employees, Regional Development Australia staff, economic developers, training providers, industry groups, employers, and community advocates.

Those who attend will gain the following skills:

• Gain a nuanced understanding - through real-life case studies of the regulatory, educational, and coordination barriers that can hinder success

• Discover how targeted skills development contributes directly to local economic resilience and business sustainability

• Leave with actionable strategies for fostering partnerships and co-investment models to address local workforce gaps, particularly in underrepresented sectors.