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The local government area of Murrindindi Shire (Murrindindi) is a rural based municipality, with a relatively small and dispersed population and no large urban centre. As such, it faces a number of unique barriers in meeting the training and skill development needs of its population. The primary challenge includes marketing, designing and delivering programs across a varied industry base, to ensure that sustainable, on-going and cost effective training can occur. This report highlights the breadth of training being undertaken within and outside the Murrindindi Shire; trends and gaps in training provision and the current and future needs of key businesses and industry sectors. It is an important tool for training and workforce development planning and for maximising employment opportunities within the Shire, particularly for young people and those seeking to retrain or to further develop their skills. Section 4 details the industry skill requirements and training needs of the following Murrindindi Shire industries: health and community services; hospitality and tourism industry; outdoor recreation; agriculture; forestry and wood products; and retail.

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