Future1st Podcast
Future1st Podcast
Podcast Description
The Future1st Podcast is your go-to space for all things future skills and careers. We dive into industry developments, workforce trends, and the evolution of a skilled workforce, bringing in experts, industry leaders, and professionals to explore how new talent is shaping both emerging and established industries.From career pathways to the importance of skill development, we unpack the key challenges and opportunities shaping the workforce. Whether it’s adapting to industry changes, addressing skills shortages, or creating more accessible career pathways, we discuss what’s needed to build a strong, future-ready workforce.Join us as we explore how individuals, businesses, and educators can prepare for the evolving world of work.
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The podcast explores themes related to future skills and workforce trends, including industry developments and the evolution of skilled labor, with episodes like Finding A Passion in Gardening featuring insights into horticulture education, discussing challenges women face in the industry, and examining how technology and community engagement shape career pathways.
The Future1st Podcast is your go-to space for all things future skills and careers. We dive into industry developments, workforce trends, and the evolution of a skilled workforce, bringing in experts, industry leaders, and professionals to explore how new talent is shaping both emerging and established industries.
From career pathways to the importance of skill development, we unpack the key challenges and opportunities shaping the workforce. Whether it’s adapting to industry changes, addressing skills shortages, or creating more accessible career pathways, we discuss what’s needed to build a strong, future-ready workforce.
Join us as we explore how individuals, businesses, and educators can prepare for the evolving world of work.
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Graham Ross, celebrated horticulturist, long-time TV garden presenter, founder of The Garden Clinic, and board member of the Australian Garden Council, to explore the critical education gap facing Australia’s horticulture industry.
From his early days working in a garden centre to his media career and national advocacy, Graham shares his passion for gardens and why the industry urgently needs more qualified gardeners. We dive into the challenges around horticulture education, the role of vocational training, and the need to engage young people through high schools and family influence.
Graham also reflects on the mental health benefits of gardening, the importance of practical skills, and his vision for the future of Australia's horticulture industry. This episode is perfect for educators, parents, policymakers, and anyone passionate about shaping the future of gardening in Australia.
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