2014 · 12 citations · 0 references
EducationHuman Resource ManagementVocational EducationWorkforce DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningWorkplace LearningCareer ReadinessSkill Demand AnalysisSkill DevelopmentSkill FormationTalent DevelopmentWorkforce Development PolicyAdvanced Manufacturing TechnologiesEmerging Skill DemandIndustry Skill DemandLabor Market Skills DemandSkill Demand MeasurementSkills Training PolicyTechnical Skills DemandWorkforce Planning For Industry
This study considers issues pertinent to ensuring the Australian education and training system can respond to emerging skills demand in the following industries: food and agriculture; biotechnology and pharmaceuticals; advanced manufacturing; mining equipment, technology and services; and oil and gas. The report finds a widening gap between education and skills demand and highlights the crucial role of employees in developing a skilled workforce, as well as calling for a shift in thinking about the way skills are generated.