Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network (SSAMN) is a network of local manufacturing businesses and stakeholders who are committed to keeping the manufacturing industry strong and alive in the Southern Sydney region and to ensure employment and training opportunities for future generations.
The formation of the SSAMN was brokered by Sutherland BEN in 2011, at
the request of a group of local manufacturers. In 2012, the inaugural AGM was held and Board of
Directors were elected. The Southern Strength Board now consists of 7 members
(Four manufacturing members and three affiliate members) from FJP
Manufacturing, Air Change, Australis Engineering, Australian Nuclear Science
and Technology Organisation, Sutherland Shire Council, Intelligent Recruitment
and Sutherland Business Education Network.
With manufacturing being a primary employer within the region, the industry can only benefit further by collectively developing new trading and business streams for the region from local, national and international prospects as well as the opportunity to gather and analyse market intelligence and pass this information on to members.
The Network also has a keen interest in maintaining and developing opportunities for future Apprentices and Trainees. They are also heavily involved in mentoring and providing assistance to the F1 in Schools program.
The program provides practical opportunities for students in Years 11 and 12 to complete training that counts towards their HSC either at school or TAFE.
Sutherland BEN is a non profit organisation servicing the Sutherland Shire, which is part of a national network, striving to create partnerships between schools, businesses, community groups and families to address skills needs, assist business achieve sustainability and to support our next generation to realise their full potential.
