Greater Digital Skills

An innovative, region-specific training program, targeted at SME businesses within the Greater Whitsunday region with the key objective to support the uplift of digital capability to manage workforce challenges. Delivered through a series of Masterclasses and Mentoring Integration Sessions, the Program utilised expert mentorship, hands-on technology experiences and peer-to-peer learning.

Digital Futurist Forum

50+ attendees

Businesses Expressed Interest in the Program

39+

Program places offered

Practical digital skills to solve workforce challenges.

Building Greater Digital Skills

An innovative, region-specific training program, targeted at SME businesses within the Greater Whitsunday region, with the key objective to support the uplift of digital capability to manage workforce challenges. Delivered through a series of Masterclasses and Mentoring Integration Sessions, the Program utilised expert mentorship, hands-on technology experiences and peer-to-peer learning.

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Delivered Program Activities

Digital Futurist Forum

The Digital Futurist Forum is the first event in the Greater Digital Skills Program and is the first step for local business owners and operators interested in improving and advancing their digital skills to address workforce challenges and improve productivity.

Digital Futurist Forum 2024

Local Masterclasses to practical skills

Three digital masterclasses were delivered in each Local Government Area (LGA), as part of the program. These classes provide practical hands-on sessions designed to directly improve businesses digital skills, tailored specifically for the Greater Whitsunday region.

Online Mentoring

The program includes fortnightly small group online mentoring sessions for participants, where they receive dedicated support and gain motivation and accountability. The ongoing mentorship also gives participants personalised advice to ensure their digital projects thrive and goals are met.

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Collaborate and Connect

The Greater Digital Skills Program gives participants the chance to join a network of SME peers on the same digital journey. The collaboration is a space to share experiences, overcome challenges together and grow with peer-to-peer learning and expert mentorship.