Welcome to Western Bay @ Work 2011.

Our month long event highlights and showcases the diverse and exciting range of career opportunities available in the Western Bay. Our platform this year is sustainability in the workforce and in the greater community.

A talented, highly skilled workforce is critical in underpinning our economy, by making the Western Bay of Plenty the business destination of choice for companies that produce high value products and services. Companies have always sought to attract the best talent: the difference today is that instead of bringing that talent to their existing locations, companies are setting up facilities where the talent already exists. Talent is the “biggest magnet” for globalised sustainability.

Our Vision is to showcase the depth and vibrancy of career opportunities in the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region, with a particular focus on the importance of sustainability in business.

Our Mission is for Western Bay @ Work to highlight:

1. Career and training opportunities

2. The benefits of improved productivity through:

• a flexible and skilled workforce with transferable skills
• technology
• innovation
• globalisation
• sustainability

Our Target Audience ensures we cater to the diverse market in the Western Bay of Plenty. Western Bay @ Work takes an ‘any age / any stage’ approach, aiming to inspire and excite participants about possible career options wherever they are in their career.  Events will be targeted at people wishing to re-train or up-skill, secondary school students and school leavers, migrants, the disabled and those who would like to return to the workforce.

If your business or organisation would like to be part of Western Bay @ Work  through including an event in the calendar, please visit Western Bay @ Work - Event Registration.  By registering, your event will be included in the promotion of Western Bay @ Work, however it is your responsibility to organise the event and promote to those you wish to attract.

Welcome to Western Bay @ Work 2011.  Check out our events diary; register your event; join us in celebrating career opportunities in the Western Bay.