Happy New Year!! We are back and looking forward to a busy and fruitful 2026! Our vision (and always will be) is for our industries to have a workforce development environment that encourages growth and innovation for today and for the future! We already have a plan of activities for 2026 to help us towards our vision. Our priorities are to: Strengthen Industry Networks Research and Advocate on Workforce Issues Provide Quality Industry Intelligence to the WA Government

This is our last Nimble News for the year. We’ve been reflecting on the past 12 months, which seems to have flown by. We’ve put together a summary of what industry has been telling us about their workforce issues. We also highlight the activities we've undertaken to alleviate these challenges. We thank our stakeholders, industry representatives, staff, and volunteer Board for their continued collaboration and commitment. Looking ahead, FFTITC remains focused on supporting a w

National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy Australia’s agricultural industries have taken a major step toward strengthening the next generation’s understanding of food and fibre, with the release of the National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy. The Strategy responds to longstanding challenges in attracting a skilled workforce, improving community trust and ensuring young Australians understand where their food and fibre come from. Developed through more than

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

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. Agricultural Trade Apprenticeship A key hig