Business NSW has announced the first New England North West Worker Shortages, Skills, and Training Forum, set to take place later this morning in Armidale.

With businesses across the New England region continuing to face significant challenges in finding and retaining skilled workers, the forum will provide and essential platform for discussions and solutions.

The forum will be presented by speakers and panellists including University of New England Chancellor Professor Chris Moran, Regional Manager for NSW North Apprenticeship Support Australia Jeffrey Cook, and Business Development Manager for the Department of Regional NSW Dane O’Connor among others.

The event will take place at the Armidale City Bowling Club in Dumaresq St from 10am to 12.15pm with registration essential from 9.30am.