2016-08-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        15 AUGUST 2016


12                       TAFE QUEENSLAND       (SMALL   BUSINESS     SOLUTIONS)    MEMORANDUM       OF
                         UNDERSTANDING
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                            Senior Economic Development Officer, Carolyn Bullen
                                  Executive Office

Index                             ECM / Subject / Economic Development

Attachments                       1.   Memorandum of Understanding between TAFE Queensland
                                       (Small Business Solutions) and Noosa Shire Council


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Senior Economic Development Officer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 August 2016 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into
the Memorandum of Understanding with TAFE Queensland (Small Business Solutions) as
provided at Attachment 1 to the report.


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with TAFE Queensland (Small Business Solutions). The Memorandum of
Understanding provides the basis for voluntary collaboration between the parties. It is not intended
to be a legally binding document but rather a statement of mutual intention.

Small Business Solutions is a Queensland wide skill development program created by the
Department of Education, Training and Employment in conjunction with TAFE Queensland and
Skilling Solutions Queensland, and is an outcome of the Queensland Government's Skills Plan.

Small Business Solutions is also the first government-subsidised initiative of its kind. The program
seeks to build the business skills, profitability and growth of small businesses through:
 One-on-one coaching from qualified mentors and accredited industry professionals in their
   workplace
 Vocational Education and Training Qualifications through Skills Recognition
 Tailored Training Events for specific small business needs

1.                       The Memorandum of Understanding

The objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are to:
 Document both Parties’ intention to cooperate to support the long term growth and
   sustainability of small business in Queensland
 Formalise a genuine collaborative relationship with long term mutual benefits to the parties
 Form a collaborative, strategic approach to providing services to small businesses, including
   micro and home businesses through the Small Business Solutions program.

This Memorandum of Understanding commences on 1 July 2016 and expires on 30 June 2019
unless earlier terminated. It should be noted that either Party may at any time terminate this
agreement by giving 14 days written notice to the other Party.


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