Business development and workplace support

Good practice 

Last 6 months

• The RSLG identified a need to find and showcase models of good practice in numerous contexts associated with these actions. (Doing the mahi) 

Next 6 months 

Showcase examples of good and innovative practice in:

• work-based learning
• employment models focused on improving working conditions (across different sectors)
• social procurement
• recognition of learning differences
• living wage.

The group has identified the Hospitality sector as a good starting point for this work. (Doing the mahi)

Te Pūkenga model

Last 6 months

• Identifying work-based learning challenges and opportunities associated with the Te Pūkenga model, particularly in relation to capacity and capability within local businesses. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months 

• Working to provide solutions to work-based learning challenges and opportunities associated with the Te Pūkenga model, particularly in relation to capacity and capability within local businesses. (Doing the mahi)

Social procurement

Last 6 months

• Social procurement workshop hosted by E tū to share good practice and explore opportunities for the local business community. (Partner collaboration)

Next 6 months 

• Potential social procurement business award to be developed in partnership with Southland Chamber. (Partner collaboration)

Clustering 

Last 6 months

• Clustering workshop hosted by the Southland Chamber to explore relevance to local businesses. (Making connections and partner collaboration)
• Clustering proposed as a potential solution within underutilisation study. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months 

• Connect into Just Transitions clustering proposal as opportunities are confirmed. (Partner collaboration)

Learning Difference Aotearoa

Last 6 months

• Learning Difference Aotearoa presentation to the RSLG to understand challenges and opportunities associated with learner differences, as both employers and employees. (Making connections)

Next 6 months 

• Insights will be incorporated into 2023 RWP refresh. (Doing the mahi)

2023 RWP refresh

Last 6 months

• Continually reviewing progress against our action plan and considering what needs to be included in the 2023 refresh. (Doing the mahi)

Next 6 months 

• The group is planning a stakeholder event to coincide with launch of 2023 RWP refresh, to share models of good practice. (Doing the mahi)

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