Earlier this year we attended the Queensland Workforce Summit 2022, which brought together community, industry, and government leaders to address and plan for the future workforce challenges ahead of us.
From that Summit came an important outcome for the automotive industry, with the Queensland Government committing to investing $1 million in the VET Emerging Industries initiative (electric vehicles) Future Skills Fund. This investment will pave the way for the development of flexible industry strategies and inject new opportunities for employees to learn new skills.
Small business owners should be aware that expressions of interest are now open for the $50,000 Business Growth Fund. The program allows owners of small and medium-sized businesses to purchase specialised equipment that supports business growth and is a fantastic opportunity to invest in new electric vehicle charging infrastructure or repair technology. Places are expected to fill up fast so get in quick!
Out and about
CEO Rod Camm represented new car dealer members at the AADA Convention and Expo last week, taking part in a keynote panel discussing labour shortages, electrification, and the Government’s role in our sector and what this means for our industry.
We are also looking forward to RACQ’s MotorFest later this month, where MTA Queensland will be promoting our consumer campaign and the assurances of dealing only with MTA Queensland member businesses. July and August will also see us heading back to the regions to meet with members and take part in discussions around your needs. Stay tuned for more information and we look forward to seeing you there!
7 June 2022