Springfield Regional Jobs Committee

Honored to be invited to the opening of the new Multicultural Australia Community Space at the Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield today. A fabulous community partnership for the residents of Greater Springfield and surrounds to all feel welcomed and supported in our region.

Applications open for funding under Skilling Queenslanders for Work to deliver career advice, job preparation skills, foundation skills and individual case management, so Queenslanders can confidently join the workforce.

Always a productive meeting when SRJC Chair Rees, Project Officer Liz and State Member for Jordan Charis catch up on the work being carried out connecting employers in #GreaterSpringfield with skilled job seekers.

Did you know in the lead up to Arts Magic, QLD Ballet performed and trained students @ 5 GS Schools? Exposing our youth to Art and Music provides mental, emotional, & educational benefits. Thank you to our very own SRJC Board Member Dr Richard Eden & Springfield City Group!

Catching up with TAFE Queensland's Industry and Business Development lady Katey! We talked about the importance of skilling, re-skilling and connecting students with employers who have jobs ready to go! Katey is absolutely passionate about what she does - seeing people succeed!

On Tuesday Minister Di Farmer launched the Queensland Government's 'Good people Good jobs' Workforce Strategy 2022-2023! The implementation of a variety of strategies will further employ and upskill Queensland's workforce!

Kicking goals with this awesome bunch of students from Springfield Central SHS! Year 11 & 12 Highway to Success day was an opportunity for students to connect with local industry and set themselves up for Success.

It started with an ambitious dream! CONGRATULATIONS #greaterspringfield on 30 years strong. Love living in this community with a firm plan for future jobs, growth, education, health, and community lifestyle. #itsagreaterspringfieldstateofmind.

Grow your business - Partnership with West Moreton Health event. It was an opportunity to learn about WMH's plan for Ipswich and its many business opportunities. Be notified of future tender processes - qtenders.epw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/

Today's event was a reminder about why I love my job. We often get caught up in the statistics and data surrounding employment and training, however, Meeting the people who support employment and training outcomes. The Trainers, the Businesses, and the hard-working Students!

Great conversations with UniSQ Springfield and @ChamberGS's Leila, on how we can support the Uni's Business study. Hema and her team are researching small and medium businesses in the Greater Springfield area. 👉Reach out if you want to be part of the research. #Collaboration

We've been working hard with schools, training organisations, and business leaders in our community to determine where we need to focus now and in the future in terms of employment and training. Great conversations with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce this morning.

Our board member Neil Coupland was delighted to participate in the HIGHWAY TO SUCCESS day hosted by Springfield Central State High school. It was an opportunity for year 11 & 12 students to talk to local industry leaders about their journey to success. #scshs2022

Chair of the committee, Rees Banks presented at The Springfield Anglican College Year 10 Future Focus event, sharing his own story and what the future workforce of Greater Springfield looks like. Well done to the students and all involved in creating a successful event.

Another great Business After Hours event by the Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce! SRJC's board Member Sarah, was excited to hear from our State Member, Charis Mullen MP regarding Employment and Training in our region. #futureofwork #localjobs

Our very own Chair, Rees Banks was one of the amazing guest speakers at the @ChamberGS business event, hosted by @TAFESPRINGFIELD. Opportunity for #SRJC to share information on 'skilling the community' with our many great local businesses. #GreaterSpringfield

Springfield RJC, in conjunction with RDA Ipswich & West Moreton, invites you to participate in our three-question survey on regional infrastructure needs. WHAT MATTERS TO YOU THE MOST? Your input will contribute to our region's plan. Please visit: surveymonkey.com/r/rdaiwmsixpil…

@SmartDr Planetary parade! 😍 What a treat for the eyes. Yes, today is a great day.

Looked out my window this morning to see if planets were aligned? Yep - there they are - Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all lined up. Awesome. It’s going to be a great day! (Won’t happen again for another 1000 years).

Coles is more than just groceries.They offer a wide variety of career development programs and job-specific training, we had the chance to sit down with Coles Manager of Indigenous Affairs Ms Airs, to discuss future opportunities in the Greater Springfield area. Watch this space!