Page 107 - Australian Defence Magazine October 2019

THE DEFENCE STATE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA IS DEVELOPING A HIGHLY SKILLED AND SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE THAT IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING CURRENT AND FUTURE DEFENCE PROJECTS.
South Australia is investing heavily in workforce development and building world-class capability across the education and training system to deliver a pipeline of skilled workers to meet the needs of our defence and space industries.
We are reducing the challenges faced by defence industry to upskill and retain workers by ensuring our students and apprentices are developing the trade, technical and science and technology skills that will be needed in the future.
South Australia’s Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Strategy provides a clear and coordinated approach to defence industry workforce and skills development, from early years education to re-skilling programs for mature aged employees.
The South Australian Government is collaborating with the Australian Government and industry stakeholders to understand workforce demands and deliver education, training and employment programs to meet these requirements while enriching adjacent industries and the broader economy.
So when you think defence, think South Australia – The Defence State.
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