This snapshot is the first of its kind undertaken by the Victorian Skills Commission (VSC) and is based on elements of the VSC's successful Regional Skills Taskforces conducted in the Mallee [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 133.933] and the Great South Coast regions [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 137.227]. The South East Melbourne Region of metropolitan Melbourne, encompassing the City of Dandenong, City of Frankston, City of Monash, Cardinia Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire, City of Kingston and City of Casey is growing rapidly. A supply of highly skilled local workers is critical to und
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This snapshot is the first of its kind undertaken by the Victorian Skills Commission (VSC) and is based on elements of the VSC's successful Regional Skills Taskforces conducted in the Mallee [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 133.933] and the Great South Coast regions [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 137.227]. The South East Melbourne Region of metropolitan Melbourne, encompassing the City of Dandenong, City of Frankston, City of Monash, Cardinia Shire, Mornington Peninsula Shire, City of Kingston and City of Casey is growing rapidly. A supply of highly skilled local workers is critical to underpin this growth and the vocational education and training (VET) system has a key role to play. However, the VET system and training delivery is not always aligned with the current and future skills needs of local employers. An employer-informed response can improve this alignment and help address current and emerging skills shortages, thereby ensuring that workers in the South East Melbourne Region are skilled, productive and employable.
The South East Melbourne Region has approximately 83,500 businesses and approximately 500,000 full-time and part-time jobs, which accounts for 18 per cent of all jobs in Victoria. The economic profile of the region reflects strengths in four key sectors: Manufacturing, Construction, Retail Trade, and Community Services and Health (CS&H). The logistics and tourism sectors are also expected to support future growth, particularly due to the geography of the region (proximity to well-connected transport routes, port access and cheap land) and its rich natural environment. The region is also seeing growing demand for locally produced high-value agricultural goods (including high-quality wines and other foods), giving local Food and Fibre businesses the opportunity to expand operations. While the outlook of local industries across the South East Melbourne Region is positive, its economic potential is dependent on the region's capacity to address existing workforce challenges and shortages.
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