Priority: A prosperous and innovative Geelong Geelong will be recognised as a prosperous and innovative city with an economy that is strong, diverse and resilient. Our competitive advantages will deliver technological initiatives, high employment and prosperity. We will be a leader in technology and use resources effectively to generate a competitive position in key export markets. We will: Encourage the regions labour force to continually upskill ensuring that we have the necessary capabilities to support our economic growth. Grow and promote business sectors that offer high-skilled employment. Advocate for and support innovative and new technological initiatives. Foster investment in diversification of skills and industries. Advocate for Geelong to be the centre of excellence for research projects, new technologies and emerging industry sectors. Progress indicators: Type of indicator Indicators Target Result Comments Employers assisted with Skilled Migration Minimum 25 - This service is no longer Support Services funded and has been removed D from the 2015-2016 City Plan Update. Number of student enrolments at Deakin Monitor - 2014 enrolments were 9% University (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront higher than previous year. M campuses) Number of student enrolments at The Monitor 2014 enrolments were 10% - M Gordon (TAFE) lower than previous year. Target achieved X Target not achieved No target – – – 2014-2015 Business Plan Action Action Status i BioGeelong cluster development Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease of Greater –City Geelong Contribution Knowledge economy facilitation project i Skilled migration program Whittington Place Based Activities Implementation of the Whittington Works project Priority: A successful and vibrant city centre
Priority: A prosperous and innovative Geelong Geelong will be recognised as a prosperous and innovative city with an economy that is strong, diverse and resilient. Our competitive advantages will deliver technological initiatives, high employment and prosperity. We will be a leader in technology and use resources effectively to generate a competitive position in key export markets. We will: Encourage the regions labour force to continually upskill ensuring that we have the necessary capabilities to support our economic growth. Grow and promote business sectors that offer high-skilled employment. Advocate for and support innovative and new technological initiatives. Foster investment in diversification of skills and industries. Advocate for Geelong to be the centre of excellence for research projects, new technologies and emerging industry sectors. Progress indicators: Type of indicator Indicators Target Result Comments D Employers assisted with Skilled Migration Support Services Minimum 25 - This service is no longer funded and has been removed from the 2015-2016 City Plan Update. M Number of student enrolments at Deakin University (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses) Monitor - 2014 enrolments were 9% higher than previous year. M Number of student enrolments at The Gordon (TAFE) Monitor - 2014 enrolments were 10% lower than previous year. – Target achieved X – Target not achieved – No target 2014-2015 Business Plan Action Action Status BioGeelong cluster development i Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease –City of Greater Geelong Contribution Knowledge economy facilitation project Skilled migration program i Whittington Place Based Activities Implementation of the Whittington Works project Priority: A successful and vibrant city centre
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