Left to right: Tom O'Neil (TAE Aerospace), Neil Coupland (Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce), Charis Mullen MP, Rouz Fard (UniSQ), Liz Conroy (Springfield Regional Jobs Committee), Faynuha Sinnathamby (Managing Director Springfield City Group), Councillor Nicole Jonic (Ipswich City Council), Richard Eden (Springfield City Group), Rees Banks (CEO, Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton)

Springfield Hosts Successful Business Workforce Development Forum

The Business Workforce Development Forum, held on the 30th May 2024, hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee, saw an impressive turnout from the local business community. The event focused on future job trends, educational requirements, and government strategies to address current and future workforce needs, crucial for supporting the region’s growth.

Attendees engaged in discussions on how to meet the evolving demands of the workforce and support the rapidly growing region. The participation of the business community highlighted the collective commitment to fostering local solutions for business development and workforce planning.

The forum featured insightful presentations from industry leaders and experts, providing valuable perspectives on workforce development. Special thanks to all presenters and panel members for their contributions.