Transitioning Workforce Fund Hunter Region Request for Proposal (Hunter TWF04)

Summary and scope

Proposals are accepted that address the following priorities: Priority 1: Supporting First Nations people – activities that strengthen the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of First Nations people in the Hunter. Themes include: Caring for Country Youth development, skills and wellbeing pathways Education, training and employment participation Community information and awareness Priority 2: Community awareness, understanding, participation and readiness – activities that support workers, job seekers, families and communities in the Hunter affected by industrial transition, including carbon-intensive industries and supply chains. Activities should be locally informed, place-based and responsive to the needs and priorities of the Hunter region. Themes include: Skills, employment and workforce participation Community leadership, coordination and partnership building Community participation and locally led solutions Innovation and adaptation Priority 3: Strengthening pathways into emerging industries – activities that support workers in the Hunter region affected by the energy transition to access secure, skilled and locally based employment opportunities in emerging industries. Activities should focus on leveraging transferable skills, supporting workforce planning and strengthening connections between workers, employers and education and training providers. Themes include: Transferable skills identification Transition pathways Collaboration between employers, industry groups and education and training providers Employer engagement and workforce planning