Workforce Development
This category focuses on funding projects and programs which are aimed at helping regional economies to equip themselves with the skills, knowledge and capabilities required to adapt to new economic opportunities as they arise and to thrive in a constantly changing environment. This includes workforce planning and development programs and education and training initiatives which will build workforce capacity by addressing the skills needed to equip the workforce of the future.
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
UniHub Spencer Gulf 2025 Careers Roadshow
The SA Local Buying Foundation is excited to announce its sponsorship of the UniHub Spencer Gulf 2025 Careers Roadshow under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, and Events funding category. This initiative is an innovative step toward strengthening...
Whyalla Town Ambassador Program
The SA Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce funding approval for Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula to deliver the Whyalla Town Ambassador program. This initiative, under the Workforce Development funding category, will upskill up to 40 local...
UniHub Spencer Gulf Professional Development Short Courses
In October, professionals in Port Pirie came together to boost their project management skills, attending a hands-on "Introduction to Project Management" course delivered in partnership with UniHub Spencer Gulf and the University of Adelaide. Participants explored the...
Bowen Basin Women in Leadership Program
The Bowen Basin Women in Leadership program, funded by the Local Buying Foundation, is off to a promising start. Launched in April 2024, the program has completed two key events, bringing together participants from across the Isaac and Central Highlands regions. With...
Empowering Future Agricultural Leaders through LEADAg Program
During Week 1 of the LEADAg Youth program a group of enthusiastic young participants kicked off their journey in agricultural leadership through a week of hands-on experiences and expert insights into the industry. The program offered a blend of training and...
Roxby Downs Career Connect Program
The Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for UniHub Spencer Gulf to partner with Career Co. in delivering the Roxby Downs Career Connect program. This initiative, part of the Workforce Development funding category, aims to address a key gap in local employment...
Care to Lead Leadership Development Program
Thanks to the funding from the Local Buying Foundation, the Care to Lead program is offered at no cost to participants working in early childhood and school-age care services in these regions. This collaborative effort with CLA ensures that educators have access to...
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.