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Planting seeds for an ag-tastic future
Agricultural producers in Toowoomba and surrounds are set to benefit from the new Agri-Connect Pilot Initiative that bridges the gap between employers and the skilled workforce they need, creating opportunities for the region’s producers and talent pool of skilled migrants living locally.
Responding to horticulture’s training needs
A new industry-led training program is supporting Queensland farmers to access high-quality, modern and flexible training across the state.
Ekka Education nurtures tomorrow’s growers
At QFVG we know horticulture is an essential sector, and attracting young minds is just one piece of the puzzle to ensuring its vibrant future.
On-farm training vision comes into focus
Janne Dipple describes herself as a woman who wears two hats. With 20 years’ experience working in adult education and training Janne has design and run training across all kinds of subjects.
Welcome Amy Nash - South East Queensland QAWN Officer
A love for people in the agricultural sector is what drew Amy Nash to her new post as the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) Officer for South East Queensland.
Moo Baa Munching in Toowoomba
More than 800 primary school students in the Toowoomba area got hands-on with fruit and vegetables as part of the Moo Baa Munch event held at Downlands College.
Welcoming Liz Ford: Southern Queensland QAWN Officer
Liz Ford has never been far from agriculture. Having grown up in Mt Isa before settling in Laidley, Liz has spent the last 15 years working in agribusiness workforce management across the Lockyer Valley Region.
Building skills for tomorrow’s job in agriculture
Attraction and retention of labour across horticulture is a major challenge and to guide today’s youth to take up jobs in the industry, the career-based workshop – the AgTech Elite School Holiday Program – was created.
Finding a fix in the era of the great resignation
Attracting and retaining staff in the age of the great resignation – it’s a goal Growcom’s Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) staff strive toward by supporting employers and employees across the supply chain to develop new skillsets.
Diverse Queensland Workforce Pathways: Building a solid base to enhance horticulture
Putting boots on farms in the Darling Downs region is in full swing, through the Diverse Queensland Workforce (DQW) program being delivered by Growcom in collaboration with The Mulberry Project.