Capricorn Group CEO, Brad Gannon, takes a look at some exciting developments

It is shaping up to be another important month for the Capricorn Community, with meaningful progress being made across information security, skills development, and industry advocacy.
One milestone I am particularly proud of is that more than 80 percent of Members are now using Capricorn ID.
That is tens of thousands of people across Australia and New Zealand taking a proactive step to better protect their businesses online.
Capricorn ID gives Members greater visibility and control over account access, while Multi Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of protection against fraud and unauthorised activity.
In an increasingly digital environment, keeping Members safe online is critical, and it is encouraging to see this embraced with confidence.
We are also pleased to see the return of the Rising Stars Awards, with nominations now open.
This program celebrates apprentices who are choosing a future in automotive and committing to building their skills in the trade.
These apprentices, and the workshops that support them, represent the future of our industry. Recognising their efforts helps reinforce opportunity, pride and progression across the sector.
Finally, I encourage every Member to participate in our upcoming State of the Nation research – your experiences directly shape how we advocate, where we invest and how we support the industry.
Previous insights highlighted the severity of the skills shortage, informing our acquisition of Australian Skilled Migration, now a Capricorn Preferred Supplier: that is research turned into action.
Thank you for being part of Capricorn and helping shape a secure, skilled, and sustainable future for automotive.

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