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Workforce development
Your industry, our vocation
RMIT University puts energy into active partnerships with industry. As a global university of technology and design and Australia’s largest tertiary institution, for RMIT an industry partnership is a valued mechanism for exchanging ideas and insights, both at home and overseas.
The case studies in the publication below showcase a sample of RMIT’s innovative approaches to vocational education and training. They demonstrate RMIT’s resolve to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that are immediately useful in the workplace.
Your industry, our vocation (PDF 2 MB)
RMIT University has the capacity and capabilities to deliver tailored workforce development solutions to support business objectives. As a global university of technology and design, RMIT understands that business must continually evolve to meet the rapidly changing needs of the global marketplace.
Research has shown that investment in training contributes to lifting business output and productivity by increasing market share, and enhancing service delivery and product development.
Benefits to Business
- Increasing quality and productivity by generating greater accuracy and efficiency of work practices.
- Increasing customer satisfaction through improved customer services, leading to greater customer retention.
- Enabling the effective implementation of new technologies, work practices and business strategies.
- Enhancing staff satisfaction and team morale, thereby reducing absenteeism and ongoing recruitment costs.
- Better communications and leadership skills.
Flexibility
Our learning community is diverse, including clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, including:
- Australia Post
- Billabong
- City of Whittlesea
- Department of Human Services
- IBM
- Siemens
- Suzlon Energy Australia
- TNT Express
- Villa Maria
- V/Line
Consultancy
The Global Business and Engagement Unit provides a consultancy and relationship management service to our industry clients. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll use the full resources of the university to identify a customised program to suit your needs. We can also advise on applicable state or federal funding options that may be available.
Contact us
Contact the Global Business and Engagement Unit.