Workforce Development Mastermind: Unlocking Greater Whitsunday's Workforce Potential

The Greater Whitsunday region has made significant progress in workforce development over the past five years, creating a strong foundation for future growth. As workforce challenges and opportunities continue to evolve, there is an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, align priorities and maximise collective impact.

The Workforce Development Mastermind is a selected gathering of regional leaders and key stakeholders committed to shaping the future workforce of Greater Whitsunday.

Facilitated by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) through the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC), this strategic workshop will bring together leaders from industry, education, government and workforce development to explore emerging trends, share insights and help inform future workforce priorities for the region.

The Mastermind is an opportunity to leverage the collective expertise of regional leaders, strengthen alignment across workforce development efforts and identify practical actions that support future workforce growth and regional prosperity.

By participating, you will:

Contribute to shaping future workforce development priorities for the Greater Whitsunday region.
Share insights on emerging workforce challenges and opportunities.
Explore opportunities for greater collaboration, coordination and collective impact.
Learn about workforce initiatives underway across Greater Whitsunday.
Help identify practical actions to support workforce attraction, retention and capability development.
Connect with leaders and stakeholders committed to strengthening regional workforce outcomes.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm

Location: CQUniversity - Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre, Ooralea, Mackay | Building 96 / 171 Boundary Rd, Ooralea QLD 4740, Australia

(Optional) Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre Tour: 11:00am - 11:30pm

The Mastermind Includes:

A regional workforce development overview.
Emerging workforce trends and future opportunities.
Facilitated mastermind discussions and collaborative problem solving.
Priority setting and action planning.
Networking and knowledge sharing opportunities.

Proudly delivered by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) through the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) and supported through the GW3 and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Transformation Region Partnership.

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