Bunbury Meat Industry Forum unites stakeholders to tackle workforce challenges The Bunbury Meat Industry Skills Forum brought together 33 stakeholders from across industry, training, and government to discuss workforce challenges, future skills, and the importance of food security. Hosted by FFTITC, the forum explored practical solutions to strengthen recruitment, training, and retention across WA’s meat industry, while taking a cautiously optimistic view of how emerging tech

AgriSkills Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Agriculture The AgriSkills Forum, held on 15 September 2025 at the WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, brought together educators, industry leaders, and training providers to explore how Western Australia can develop a skilled, adaptable agricultural workforce. The forum featured presentations from CSIRO, TAFE, and industry networks, as well as a tour of Cunderdin Ag College facilities.   The forum reinforced a shared commitment

Welcome to New Board Member Mr Troy van Heemst + our Strategic Planning Workshop.   New Board Member Mr Troy van Heemst The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (FFTITC) Inc Board was pleased to welcome Mr Troy van Heemst, President of Thoroughbred Breeders WA as a representative for the Racing and Horse Breeding Sector.    Mr van Heemst brings with him extensive experience in the thoroughbred industry. With a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Diploma in Horse Busines

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The Annual WA Jobs, Education and Training (WAJET) Survey Once again THANK YOU for your advice to us in 2023 on occupation and skill...

Cultivating Success: Staff Retention Strategies in Australian Food Fibre and Timber Industries Introduction In the vast and diverse...