Dr Smith leads the Australian Industry Group’s Centre for Education and Training, which drives bold new thinking on education and training in the context of work. As a senior leader specialising in future skills, employment and economic policy, Dr Smith has had a distinguished career dedicated to empowering individuals, businesses and communities. Her focus includes economic and skills development, labour markets, workforce planning and the future of work. With her extensive expertise in innovative policy and projects in federal and state governments and peak bodies, Caroline’s insights have been recognised through awards such as the Australian-American Fulbright Professional Scholar Vocational Education and Training.