This presentation at the Northern Australia Conference will address the theme "Towards a Northern Australia Population and Workforce Strategy."
It will focus on innovative approaches to skills and workforce development, policy and investment settings, and the implementation of micro and stackable learning models. These strategies are essential for attracting, recruiting, and retaining a skilled workforce in Northern Australia and its primary industries.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Innovative Skills and Workforce Development:
• The presentation will highlight the need for tailored training programs to meet the unique challenges of Northern Australia.
• It will showcase successful initiatives that have effectively assisted in the attraction, recruitment and retention of talent for the future workforce.

Policy and Investment Settings:
• Emphasis will be placed on the importance of new policy frameworks and investment strategies specific to Northern Australia's industries and communities.
• The presentation will provide insights into successful policy implementations that can serve as a roadmap for future actions.
 
Micro and Stackable Learning Models:
• The concept of micro and stackable learning will be introduced to address the dynamic needs of the workforce.
• Success stories from the AgTech Skills Hub and Queensland Future Skills Partnership will demonstrate the effectiveness of these models.
• The presentation will discuss the replicability and scalability of these learning models across various sectors in Northern Australia.
This session aims to equip stakeholders with valuable insights and practical tools to secure a robust and sustainable workforce for Northern Australia's future.