Australia's manufacturing skills gap is growing. MISA CEO Sharon Robertson explains the four pillars reshaping how the sector builds its workforce. 

In this episode, Sharon Robertson, CEO of the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (MISA), shares how the Alliance is helping manufacturers, educators, and the next generation navigate a rapidly changing skills landscape. We cover: 

- The four transformational pillars reshaping manufacturing workforce needs: clean manufacturing, circular economy, digital transformation, and sovereign capability 

- How to capture knowledge from experienced workers before they retire 

- Mentoring programs and career pathway initiatives that are changing how young people see manufacturing 

- Strategies for engaging Gen Z in manufacturing careers — and what works 

- How succession planning intersects with workforce development in Australian SMEs 

Whether you're a manufacturer battling skills shortages, an educator, or a business owner planning for succession, this episode gives you a clear view of where the skills pipeline is heading. 

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/54-bridging-the-skills-gap-sharon-robertson-on-future-proofing-australian-manufacturing/