The development of regional workforce development plans is a priority action identifi ed in Skilling WA - A workforce development plan for Western Australia (Skilling WA). Skilling WA provides the framework to build, attract and retain a skilled workforce and ensure that Western Australia has the capacity and capability for continued economic success.

Over recent years, regional Western Australia has faced increased challenges associated with ensuring the availability of a skilled and flexible workforce. It has become increasingly difficult to secure the labour required that would enable regions to meet their full economic and social potential due to the combination(s) of:" rapid economic growth;" employment demand;" inter-regional migration;"...

Over recent years, regional Western Australia has faced increased challenges associated with ensuring the availability of a skilled and flexible workforce. It has become increasingly difficult to secure the labour required that would enable regions to meet their full economic and social potential due to the combination(s) of:" rapid economic growth;" employment demand;" inter-regional migration;"...

This workforce plan addresses challenges in Regional Western Australia associated with ensuring the availability of a skilled and flexible workforce, such as rapid economic growth employment demand; inter-regional migration; an ageing workforce; and changes in the nature of education and training.