2016-11-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

     10                                Objective: Establish a connected business community where
                                       knowledge is openly shared and a culture of learning and skill
                                       development exists.
    Skilled and
    Connected
                                       Who:
    Businesses
                                       There are a number of local business organisations, representative groups
                                       and education providers that contribute to developing connections, skill
                                       development opportunities and educational programs.

                                       What:
                                       It is widely recognised that education and human capital are key contributors to
                                       economic development. Furthermore, skills and knowledge underpin business
                                       development in smart industry sectors. There is a recognised relationship
                                       between education, interpersonal connectivity and lifelong economic and
COMMUNITY SENTIMENT                    social outcomes.

Some of the residents of Noosa         The attraction and retention of talented people and the development of
represent very successful and          alliances with relevant institutions and organisation is important to establishing
intelligent business people who have   a network of skilled and connected businesses.
made a lifestyle choice to live in
Noosa. These people often have very
strong global business networks.       How:
                                       Actions to achieve this objective will support stakeholders to work collaboratively
                                       to develop more opportunities to connect and upskill existing and potential
                                       businesses.




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