Embargoed until 11:59pm – 4 August
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The Federal Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, will officially launch the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA) 2025 Workforce Plan – Pathways to Transformation, designed to lead innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness.
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12:15 - 12:30pm - Tour of The Factory of the Future 12:30 – 1:30pm – Launch Event Tuesday 5 August, 2025
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The Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) is situated at the corner of Burwood Road and William Street on the Swinburne University Hawthorn campus.
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MEDIA CONTACT |
Media: Darren Rodrigo 0414 783 405
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About 2025 Workforce Plan – Key Pillars
- Clean manufacturing. Preparing the workforce for sustainable production practices and advancing Australia's net zero ambition through the adoption of clean manufacturing solutions.
- Circular Economy. Building skills to support resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
- Advanced Technology. Maintaining the industry’s competitive edge through a tech-savvy workforce.
- Sovereign Capability. Fostering a resilient and skilled workforce to build supply chain resilience and strengthen sovereign manufacturing capability.
- A Strong and Responsive Skills System. This preserves and enhances the benefits of the apprenticeship model, and provides the skills required to build a resilient, adaptable and contemporary workforce.
About us:
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) plays a key role in supporting the manufacturing industry by ensuring that it has the skilled workforce required to remain globally competitive. As the Jobs and Skills Council for the manufacturing sector, it works collaboratively with government bodies, unions, employers and training providers to find solutions to the skills and workforce challenges industry faces.
Contact details:
Media contact: Darren Rodrigo - 0414 783 405 or [email protected]
