Building the Future Together: Key Outcomes from the Local Workforce Forum

Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee Local Workforce Community Forum Outcomes are Here!

Hey, Mount Isa LGA! The wait is over – the outcomes from our Local Workforce Community Forum are officially endorsed and ready to share! Held on August 13th at the Mount Isa Civic Centre, this forum was all about YOU – your hopes, dreams and ideas for our region’s economic future.

What’s in the outcomes?

Your visions for economic empowerment

Government initiatives and key regional priorities

Real talk on gaps and opportunities

What truly matters to individuals and families here in Mount Isa

And a powerful plan for moving forward together

This is OUR path to a stronger, more connected workforce and community and we’re just getting started!

Want a copy of the outcomes? Shoot an email to RJCinfo@mountisa.qld.gov.au and we’ll hook you up!

Together, let’s keep building a deadly future for Mount Isa!

The Way Forward – Shared Responsibility

The Mount Isa RJC Local Workforce Community Forum, held on 13 August 2024, was a significant gathering of stakeholders united in addressing the unique workforce challenges of the Mount Isa Local Government Area (LGA). Representatives from all levels of government, education and training providers, community organisations, industry leaders, and employment services came together to share insights and drive strategic conversations around building a more resilient and inclusive workforce.

A key message emerging from the forum was the importance of shared responsibility. Achieving Mount Isa’s priorities—such as economic diversification, upskilling the local workforce, and enhancing livability—requires coordinated efforts from all sectors. Government, employers, industry, communities, individuals, and families must work in partnership to co-design solutions that are tailored to local needs, ensuring no group is left behind.

The forum outcomes will directly inform the development of the Mount Isa RJC’s Annual Action Plan, setting the direction for future workforce initiatives. This collective approach to identifying priorities and driving change reflects a shared commitment to building a prosperous, community-driven future for Mount Isa and surrounding regions.