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The briefing report presents a description and analysis of the employment profile of residents in the Regional Geelong Area (RGA). The focus is on RGA residents, the skills they possess, where they acquire work and how this has changed over time. Given that at least 20 per cent of the employed population work outside the area, this means that there is no tight relation between residents' skills and where these skills are employed. This report draws out the implications of the employment profile of the RGA residents with reference to the character and potential of the local labour market.

Of note, there are a number of federal, state and local government initiatives that are underway to stimulate employment within the region as well as to reinforce the employment profile of the area. By considering the skills profile and educational qualifications of Geelong residents and where they seek employment, including their distribution across employment sectors, it is possible to understand the implications of how the population make use of their qualifications and skills sets and where they work, inside and outside the area. This is the key stepping stone for an understanding of the employment activity within the RGA and the composition of this regional economy as a manufacturing and service one.

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This report reviews the labour market for the Regional Geelong Area (RGA), in particular the major sectors of employment: health and community services, manufacturing, and education and training. Utilising a combination of statistical and qualitative data, the report analyses the current state of these employment sectors and considers possible future trends. Workers' skills and aspirations are considered alongside the forecast trends, in order to inform recommendations and priorities for policy makers and training providers. Appendices to the report include an international comparison of training and education initiatives undertaken in locations experiencing comparable industry transformation, as well as a detailed statistical analysis.

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