The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance – one of the federally-appointed Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) – has launched a new campaign aiming to “challenge outdated stereotypes” attached to the industry. According to a statement from MISA on Tuesday, its Make It ManuFACTuring campaign hopes to communicate the possibility of a modern, “future-focused” career in the…
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA) has launched its 2025 Workforce Plan – Pathways to Transformation report, identifying its five priorities to strengthen the industry, modernise training, close skills gaps and attract the next generation of workers. According to a statement from MISA – one of the federally-appointed Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) – on…
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) has launched a national project to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in defence manufacturing, including submarine manufacturing now underway. The move follows Wednesday’s announcement of the start of the industrial campaign which will ultimately see BAE Systems and ASC construct SSN-AUKUS nuclear powered submarines at the…
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance), one of the federal government’s ten Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs), has established a new office in Canberra, co-located with the JSC for transport and logistics, Industry Skills Australia (ISA.) The Melbourne-headquartered, industry-owned not-for-profit, said in a statement that the new site at Barton will help foster broader…
Four key skills challenges face a manufacturing sector already worth $124 billion a year and set to grow again, according to the 2024 Manufacturing Workforce Plan released today by the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Job and Skills Council. The Manufacturing Alliance projected employment growth equivalent to around 120,000 additional workers, up 16.8 percent from today,…
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Jobs and Skills Council has released the 2024 Manufacturing Workforce Plan, highlighting the opportunities the sector presents to jobseekers and the country. The plan is a roadmap outlining the key skills and emerging workforce needs for manufacturing. With projected employment growth equivalent to around 120,000 additional workers – up by…
The Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor today announced the establishment of three new skills councils including the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance). Formally IBSA Group, the Manufacturing Alliance is an industry-owned and industry-led organisation supporting the development of skilled workforces enabling modern manufacturing industries to succeed. The CEO Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance…