SEMMA March Manufacturers Lunch

This event is exclusive to manufacturers.

Join SEMMA for a manufacturers exclusive networking lunch featuring presentations on how to find skilled workers and apprentices and KEEP them!

A highly requested topic in our last member census, in this presentation you will learn:

• What's being done to encourage skilled workers and students into a Smart, Secure and Sustainable career in manufacturing

• How to source apprentices and keep them

• How to find skilled workers (not the usual advertise on SEEK route)

• Ways to upskill your current workforce

This is your chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable business relationships in a relaxed and collaborative setting.

Plus, stay up to date with SEMMA’s latest initiatives and our continued advocacy for the manufacturing sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay connected, informed, and inspired.

When: Thursday 26 March
Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm (includes lunch)
Location: SEMMA HQ, downstairs event space, Hilton Manufacturing, 124 Bangholme Rd, Dandenong South (enter Gate 3)
Cost: $25 members | $80 non members

Special thanks to our 2026 Networking Lunch Sponsor PIER Marketing

About the presenters:

Apprenticeship Careers Australia is thrilled to be presenting at SEMMA's March Networking Lunch, focusing on the upskilling of our local workforce to support the Manufacturing industry through apprenticeships. Hear from Rhian Dickins (State Manager) who will outline some great initiatives, current campaigns and some fresh tips on how to go about finding, training and retaining new apprentices to the industry. If you have ever thought about taking on an Apprentice (or need to right now), then come along to this event to find out all you need to know from the experts.