Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is excited to announce the official launch of Greater Whitsunday Future Finder, an innovative digital platform designed to support young people in exploring real, local career opportunities across the Greater Whitsundays.
Developed through collaboration with regional schools, industry experts, and workforce development leaders, Greater Whitsunday Future Finder is a free and accessible tool that empowers students, educators, parents, and career changers to connect with the jobs of the future — right in their own backyard.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance Chief Executive Officer Ms Kylie Porter described the platform as a bold and future-focused step towards building a stronger regional workforce and keeping talent local.
“Future Finder is designed to inspire and inform. It connects young people in the Greater Whitsunday region with real, local opportunities in a way that’s engaging, accessible, and relevant.
“This platform positions Greater Whitsunday as a place of opportunity. It helps us retain our talent, support career exploration in our schools, and strengthen our regional identity as a destination to live, work and grow.”
Future Finder offers an intuitive and interactive interface, enabling users to:
- Explore emerging career pathways across key regional industries
- Connect personal interests and values to meaningful jobs
- Learn from real local voices through video stories and career insights
- Discover the subjects, training, or study that link to those roles
“This platform positions Greater Whitsunday as a place of opportunity. It helps us retain our talent, support career exploration in our schools, and strengthen our regional identity as a destination to live, work and grow.”
More than 112 careers and industries are featured on the platform including health, mining, trades, engineering, education, digital technology, renewables, tourism, and agriculture. These industries represent the future of the Greater Whitsunday economy and are actively seeking new talent.
“It supports future-ready education and workforce development. The platform links directly to the skills, industries, and impact areas shaping our economy,” Ms Porter said.
“We’re excited to help educators and employers plan — and to help young people see that their future doesn’t have to begin somewhere else. It can start right here.”
Ms Porter said every aspect of the site has been informed by input from the people who understand the region best — its teachers, industry leaders, career advisors, and youth.
“It’s a collaborative effort. Future Finder reflects the voices of our region — and that’s what gives it real power.” – Ms Kylie Porter
“When local students can hear directly from local professionals who have built careers right here, it makes the future feel real and achievable.”
The platform is particularly useful for schools delivering subject selection guidance, parents navigating post-school conversations, and communities wanting to promote regional retention.
“Stakeholder support is key to success. We’re asking local champions to help share the platform, embed it into classrooms and career programs, and use it in conversations about what’s possible in our region,” Ms Porter added.
Greater Whitsunday Future Finder will continue evolving the platform over time, adding more stories, resources, and industry spotlights to ensure it remains a vibrant and useful tool for years to come.
“The website launch is just the beginning. Future Finder will continue to grow with new content, features, and partnerships — ensuring it stays relevant and valuable to young people and our region,” Ms Porter said.
Whether you’re a Year 10 student considering subject selections, a parent trying to guide career decisions, or an educator planning a unit on workforce skills — Future Finder is a simple, impactful, and locally grounded resource ready to support you.
The Future Finder platform is live and open to everyone across the Greater Whitsunday region. Find it here.
For more information, please contact Fallon Drewett 0417727084