Central Coast Skills Summit 2025

Future-proof your workforce. Strengthen your business. Connect with tomorrow’s talent.

The Central Coast Skills Summit 2025 brings together industry leaders, educators, and employers to explore the future of skills, training, and workforce development on the Central Coast.

Are you looking for pre-graduating students to contribute to your business through career-ready placements or projects?

Do you need to create a plan for your talent pipeline or upskill your workforce through targeted training?

Would you benefit from direct access to education providers who can support your business needs?

This event is your opportunity to:
✔ Hear insights from Business NSW’s latest skills report
✔ Explore real-world examples of student integration into local businesses
✔ Gain a deeper understanding of career-ready placements and training pathways
✔ Participate in a live feedback session identifying barriers and opportunities for industry–education partnerships
✔ Connect with the University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, Central Coast Group Training, Central Coast Industry Connect, and Secondary School Networks

Speakers and panellists Include:

• Scott Goold, Regional Director, Business NSW
• Dr Nigel Palmer, Senior Policy Manager, Skills & Education, Business NSW
• Professor Michael Bowyer – Executive Dean, Central Coast Campuses, University of Newcastle
• Sunnefa Penning, Conteau Gorevski & Deborah Dawson, Industry Engagement Consultants - University of Newcastle
• Linda Whiting, Pacific Link Housing
• Nicole Redmond, North Construction and Building
• Sarah Cutting, Educational Pathways Program, NSW Department of Education
• Alison Cook, Central Coast Group Training
• Dr Alexandre Mendes, University of Newcastle
• Tracy Young, TAFE NSW - Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
  
• Frank Sammut, Central Coast Industry Connect 

Connect with the Right People.
After the formal program, enjoy structured networking and meet directly with placement teams, educators, and program leads to discuss how your business can access emerging talent or strengthen internal capability.

Select your business area and engage directly with relevant university and TAFE representatives across disciplines like business, accounting, engineering, construction, HR, and more.

Morning Tea provided | Limited capacity – secure your place now

The Central Coast Skills Summit 2025 is proudly brought to you by Business NSW Central Coast, sponsored by the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW, and supported by Central Coast Industry Connect — a partnership that champions skills development, strengthens industry connections, and drives workforce readiness for our region’s future.