Review of skills, training and workforce development (WA)

On Thursday 21 May 2020, the Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development announced the establishment of an urgent review of skills, training and workforce development (the review) in response to COVID-19’s impact on the workforce in Western Australia.

A review team was established:

• Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development;
• Ms Michelle Hoad, Managing Director, North Metropolitan TAFE; and
• Ms Terry Durant, Managing Director, South Metropolitan TAFE.

The review team was asked to engage with industry and business to identify practical and responsive training solutions for the post COVID-19 recovery period; and over the review period met with over 238 stakeholders in 70 meetings.

The response from stakeholders was overwhelmingly positive, with industry and business acknowledging the proactive handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery packages. Stakeholders also indicated their appreciation in being able to participate in the review and to work with Government to enhance the training system and address the skills and workforce needs of the State.

The Review Report can be found by following the weblink below.