Newsletter: 20 July 2009

     

    TDA09 Conference – Early Bird registrations open

    Two international perspectives from the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training will be aired in keynote addresses at TDA09, the TAFE Directors Annual Conference on the Gold Coast in early September.

    Professor Rupert Maclean, Chair Professor of International Education, Department of Educational Policy and Administration, The Hong Kong Institute of Education (and formerly, director UNESCO-UNEVOC), and Aidan Kenny, Manager of the Skills Research Initiative, Dublin Institute of Technology, will join TAFE leaders to discuss international vocational education.

    Professor Maclean has recently moved from the UNEVOC Centre in Bonn, to take over as head of the Hong Kong Institute. He will speak on ‘Globalisation of the Labour Markets: Implications for vocational education.’

    Aidan Kenny will address innovation in Ireland’s VET college system, reaching across apprenticeships, and higher qualifications. Aidan Kenny is also the coordinator of the UNESCO-UNEVOC National Centre for Ireland.

    The TDA09 Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn on the Gold Coast, 3-4 September.

    EARLY BIRD -- Early bird bookings are now open. The final program will be released next week.

    CONFERENCE BACKGROUND - The TDA09 Conference is titled: Positioning TAFE: Meeting the challenges of the changing domestic and global marketplace. It is a key network opportunity for TAFE institute CEOs, executive and senior managers and international business managers to hear domestic and international speakers, and reflect on how best to position their institutes in a challenging domestic and international landscape.

    Other confirmed speakers include:

    Register now at www.tda.edu.au/conference2009. To view the list of invited speakers click here.

    NOTE Special Offer: the early bird rate has been extended for registrations of three or more delegates – at a saving of $100 per delegate.Download the early bird registration form here. Both the TDA09 Summit and the International Dinner can beregistered separately online.

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    An inside-out view of the training market 

    Twelve experts have offered their views on the state of competition and the role of government in the Australian training sector.

    NCVER commissioned six people from ‘outside’ the VET sector to write about competition in the training market. It then invited six ‘insiders’ to respond.

    The results from both groups are contained in a new volume, Competition in the Training Market.

    NCVER says there is general acknowledgement that the risks associated with the state determining the supply and demand for training mean that governments cannot retreat from the training market. Click here to view more.

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    New award recognises sustainable skills training

    Minister for Employment Participation, the Hon Mark Arbib, has announced a Skills for Sustainability award recognising educational providers that deliver outstanding nationally-recognised training programs, products and work processes.

    TAFE Institutes are encouraged to nominate for the award which was developed in response to the 2020 Summit in 2008 and is part of the government’s Skills for Carbon Challenge.

    For more information about the award click here.

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    Access to training for rural and regional students under review

    The adequacy of the government to provide access to skills and training for rural and regional students has been referred by the Senate to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for review.

    The matter includes:

    An assessment of the adequacy of government measures to provide equitable access to secondary and post-secondary education opportunities to students from rural and regional communities attending metropolitan institutions and metropolitan students attending regional universities or technical and further education (TAFE) colleges...

    Click here for more information. The Committee has invited submissions to the review. If you would like contribute to the review please send submissions to memberservices@tda.edu.au before 7 August.

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    Opportunity to promote courses and careers at new Hands-On Expos

    The latest information on courses, apprenticeships and traineeships for students and school leavers will be promoted at the Hands-On Careers Expo to be held in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

    The expo will provide careers information, seminars and demonstrations. The demonstrations will enable students to try their hand at electric soldering, bricklaying, tiling and auto repairs.

    To promote course content, entry requirements and career options contact Rachele O’Reilly 02 9564 0917.

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    Diary Dates

    LH MARTIN INSTITUTE
    Professional Development for Leaders in Tertiary Education

    DATE:

    26-30 July, Melbourne - Research Leadership Program

    DETAILS:

    For more information click here.
    TAFE NSW MANAGER'S ANNUAL CONNFERENCE
    Green Light for Green Skills

    DATE:

    14 August 2009

    LOCATION:

    The Sebel, Albion St, Surry Hills, Sydney

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information
    2009 AUSTAFE Conference
    Network knowledge future: the only edge you need

    DATE:

    2-4 September 2009

    LOCATION:

    Peppers Pier Resort, Hervey Bay Queensland

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information
    TDA09 - The 2009 conference and strategic review for TDA members and associates
    Hosted by TDA

    DATE:

    3-4 September 2009

    LOCATION:

    Holiday Inn, Gold Coast

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information.
    COMMUNITY SERVICES & HEALTH ISC
    Making a Difference...2009 – Excellence, Inspiration, Action

    DATE:

    21 October, 2009

    LOCATION:

    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information.
    COMMUNITY SERVICES & HEALTH ISC
    National Accolades for Excellence Gala Presentation Dinner

    DATE:

    21 October, 2009

    LOCATION:

    Crown Towers

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information.
    COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL
    Mind the Gen Gap – Working together to meet workforce challenges

    DATE:

    5 November, 2009

    LOCATION:

    Dockside Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney

    DETAILS:

    For more information, click here
    NATIONAL CENTRE FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH (NCVER)
    Young people: finding their way in a new era

    DATE:

    10 November 2009

    LOCATION:

    Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne

    DETAILS:

    For more information, click here
    AUSTRALIAN TRAINING MARKETING CONFERENCE 2009
    Connect, engage, captivate - hosted by Australian Training Marketing

    DATE:

    11- 13 November 2009

    LOCATION:

    Ultimo TAFE, Sydney

    DETAILS:

    www.atmaltd.com.au
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
    3rd National Conference for Enabling Education

    DATE:

    25-27 November 2009

    LOCATION:

    Toowoomba Queensland

    DETAILS:

    Click here for more information

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