Jobs and Skills Councils to receive $400 million over four years in bid to curb workforce shortages

The federal government has set aside $402 million to fund Jobs and Skills Councils over four years to deal with skill shortages.

Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor says that the councils — previously known as industry clusters — will work with Jobs and Skills Australia.

The councils would cover a range of sectors that include energy, finance, mining and automotive, education, building and construction, and transport and logistics.

“Led by industry, the JSCs will bring all parties to the table to find solutions to the workforce challenges and skills needs currently facing industry sectors across Australia,” O’Connor said.

“This commitment to tripartite leadership will bring together employers and unions that work in partnership with governments and the training sector.