Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members

Overview

WALGA is proud to offer this virtual training course, delivered by Economic Development Australia (EDA), the national peak body for economic development professionals. The interactive virtual training will empower community leaders to drive and support inclusive, sustainable economic development. The training also supports local government leaders to understand the key principles of economic recovery and how to build economic resilience within their communities.

Target Audience

This one-day course via ZOOM is designed for new and experienced Elected Members, and Mayors/Presidents.

Learning Outcomes

Economic Development Leadership Essentials Part 1

What is economic development?
How to measure economic development?
What are the engines and enablers of local economic development?
What is the role of Local Government in enabling economic development?
What is a Triple Bottom Line Approach (inclusivity and community wealth building principles)

Economic Recovery and Resilience Building Essentials Part 2

Understanding economic risk in your community
What does resilience mean?
Understanding COVID impacts and how to respond
Three stages of recovery

Click here to download the course flyer.

Duration

1 day 9:00am - 3:30pm

Fees

$530.00 (plus GST)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, In House training and course cancellations.

Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members

Thursday, 16 February 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
Virtual Classroom via ZOOM
$530.00 plus GST

Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members

Thursday, 15 June 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
Virtual Classroom via ZOOM
$530.00 plus GST

Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members

Monday, 4 September 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
Virtual Classroom via ZOOM
$530.00 plus GST

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Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees