HunterNet is widely recognised within Australian manufacturing and academia as the most successful industry ‘cluster’ of its type nationally. The organisation involves over 180 companies, active in national and international infrastructure and asset management, energy and resources, defence and advanced manufacturing supply chains. Through its membership, HunterNet represents over 70,000 employees. HunterNet Defence assists Hunter / Central Coast regional SMEs to get into Defence business and helping companies capabilities to be identified by Defence and Defence Industry. HunterNet Career Connections (formerly know as HunterNet Group Training Company) engage apprentices and trainees on behalf of Hunter based employers in the Engineering and aeronautical industry, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach. Playing a facilitative role in ensuring that training is tailored to satisfy the needs of employers as well as apprentices and trainees.