Blacktown Regional Economic & Employment Development (BREED) Taskforce Inc.
Blacktown Regional Economic and Employment Development (BREED) Taskforce Inc. was established in July 1992 with funding from the then Federal Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET). Its aim is to stimulate economic and employment growth within the Blacktown LGA. BREED has a unique opportunity to investigate initiatives that would not normally attract government funding to:
· determine the most effective and efficient delivery of employment, education and training programs and services in the region to enable the most efficient, effective and equitable use of the labour force in the region.
· investigate restructuring issues in the labour market, and explore possibilities for economic and employment development, particularly new enterprises and small business opportunities.
BREED currently has three programs running:
· Nirimba Business Centre offers serviced office accommodation at very affordable rates and supports small businesses so they can achieve positive trading results by reducing exposure to the volatile environment most new or expanding businesses face.
· School Community Business Partnership Broker Program brokers partnerships between all sectors of the community to support student engagement and improve education and transition outcomes for young people.
· Structured Workplace Learning Program facilitates the provision of structured learning opportunities to students in a real or simulated workplace as part of their Higher School Certificate studies.
For more information on any of BREED’s programs, please call 02 9853 3200 or visit www.breedcp.com.au or www.nirimba.com.au