Auto Women
This was established in 2022 by the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland). It works to provide a supportive environment for women working across the automotive industry to network and grow.
Our vision is to empower women in the Automotive Industry to reach their full potential.
Auto Women is committed to encouraging and empowering women to strive for maximum capacity to achieve success on their own terms. We will provide opportunities for women to connect with like minded professionals to support each other to contribute to their personal and professional development.
https://www.mtaq.com.au/auto-women/
Industry Workforce Advisory
MTA Queensland has been selected as the Industry Workforce Advisory organisation for the automotive industry, reporting directly to the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training.
The aim of the program is to provide tailored workforce planning assistance to small and medium employers, enabling them to address workforce challenges, diversify their workforces, and support workforce and productivity growth.
This may include identifying recruitment strategies to expand applicant pools and consider underrepresented cohorts such as migrants, skilled migrants, young people, first nations, and/or those with a disability.
The Industry Workforce Advisor role will run from 7 November 2022 to 31 December 2025.
Industry Skills Advisor
MTA Queensland has been selected as the Industry Skills Advisory organisation for the automotive industry, reporting directly to the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training.
Industry Skills Advisors will engage with employers, small business and industry stakeholders to provide high quality, evidence-based industry advice and intelligence about current and emerging industry direction, regional skills needs and training solutions, job growth and employment opportunities.
The Industry Skills Advisory role will run from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2023.
https://www.mtaq.com.au/industry-engagement/
Information of additional projects including the Transit Lane School to Work Project is available online: https://autoschoolconnect.com.au/blog-post-2/