IPSWICH & WEST MORETON
• Workforce Development
The Wivenhoe Local Jobs Program
Wivenhoe Employment Region
A program that supports tailored approaches to accelerate reskilling, upskilling and employment pathways in response to current and emerging local workforce needs.
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Regional Areas
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Key Priorities
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Sector Focus
Active
Program Status
Overview
About the Program
The Local Jobs Program supports tailored approaches to accelerate reskilling, upskilling and employment pathways in response to current and emerging local workforce needs.
The Wivenhoe Employment Region includes areas of Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Brisbane, creating a comprehensive network for workforce development across South East Queensland.
Regional Impact
How This Benefits the Region
The Local Jobs Plan sets out the skills and employment challenges and priorities of the region, and associated strategies that will drive the design and implementation of activities to address these challenges. By identifying specific workforce gaps and developing targeted solutions, the program creates sustainable employment pathways for local communities.
Collaboration
Regional Partnerships
Ipswich City Council
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Scenic Rim Regional Council
Somerset Regional Council
Strategic Focus
What the Local Jobs Plan Offers
Build Workforce Readiness
Build motivation, resilience, physical fitness and other “soft skills” in the Region’s long term unemployed caseload to meet the entry level requirements of industry.
Address Skills Mismatch
Address the mismatch between the skills of the available workforce and employer/industry requirements through targeted training and development programs.
Collaboration to meet social impact commitments on major projects in the Wivenhoe Employment Region, ensuring local communities benefit from development.
Address Transport Barriers
Identify and address transport barriers that prevent residents from accessing employment opportunities across the Wivenhoe Employment Region.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Promote the engagement and retention of apprenticeships and traineeships, creating sustainable career pathways for young people in the region.
View The PLAN
Get Involved
Whether you’re a job seeker looking to upskill, an employer seeking local talent, or a training provider wanting to partner with us.
Social Impact Collaboration