The Grow Our Own Steering Committee has grown again! Industry Liaison Officer, Marg Couch welcomed new members Country Universities Centre Western Riverina , Intersales, ICI Industries Pty Ltd, Cater & Blumer Legal, Tocal College, Kurrajong and Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod to the table at Whitton Malt House. Together we discussed how industry and education can collaborate to inspire people to live and learn locally, with a focus on the ways industry can invest in local talent.

Thank you to the Grow Our Own Stakeholder presenters for the informative updates on trends, opportunities and changes in the education, employment and skills sector.

▪️ Steve Seetanna - Local Jobs Program

▪️ Miranda Exner - Skills Brokers, Training Services NSW

▪️ Pippa Maddocks - VERTO, Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

▪️ Shiron Kirkman - CUC WR, Driving Regional Education

A big thank you to our founding partners, Casella Family Brands, Flavourtech, SunRice, TAFE NSW, Yenda Producers, Griffith City Council, Leeton Shire and Murrumbidgee Regional High School who continue to support the Grow Our Own place-based strategy to strengthen the Riverina's future workforce. Grow Our Own is an industry and education led alliance comprising 16 businesses and 4 education providers including the Western Riverina Careers Advisors Network who meet quarterly. Twice a year, we invite other stakeholders to join a meeting, these include business, government skills and employment brokers.

For more information about Grow Our Own and what we do, get in touch with Marg Couch on ilo@rdariverina.org.au

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