ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008
Challenges
A feasibility study on the establishment of a centralised
biotechnology laboratory in Geelong has found that
demand for laboratory space was growing and there were
significant job increases in the bio-sciences field.
The study, commissioned by the City on behalf of the
BioGeelong network, found that although it is difficult
to define the level of demand for such a facility at the
moment, the concept of a BioGeelong Central Laboratory
is worth pursuing in the future. The challenge now is for
the local biotechnology sector, through the BioGeelong
network, to build its profile with a view to attracting
investment.
The region’s education levels are lower than the average
for Victoria and Australia in all but the trades. Skills gap
analysis also shows significant gaps in current industry
needs. The G21 Lifelong Learning Pillar is pursuing a
number of actions to better engage the community in
formal and informal learning including education and
training for marginalised industry sectors, reskilling and
youth unemployment initiatives.
Did you know...
The Geelong region has 71 primary
schools, 24 secondary schools across
30 locations, and 49 kindergartens.
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