The Hunter is getting a lot of investment in renewable energy developments, decarbonising industry, and new sectors such as battery manufacturing, green hydrogen and offshore wind. We can be a global leader in clean energy and manufacturing.

To secure this future we need a job ready workforce to fill crucial skills gaps and attract further investment. Now is the time for the government to be funding quality public vocational education. We need to create a TAFE New Industries Training Centre.  

Come along and hear from experts and local stakeholders discussing the proposal, and the Hunter Jobs Alliance campaign to win this important investment for our region.  

Guest speaker:

Chris Briggs - Research Director and Energy Futures Program Lead at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology and Technical Director, Business Renewables Centre-Australia.

Local Speakers:

Sheena Martin - Business Hunter

Leigh Shears - Hunter Workers

Warrick Jordan - Institute for Regional Futures, University of Newcastle

After the speeches and q+a light refreshments will be served.