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Newsletter: 3 September 2007
iPODs – OFFER TO TAFE CONVENTION DELEGATESAPPLE will be offering 10 iPODs gratis at the TDA 2007 National Convention (24-25 September in Melbourne). The iPOD support will be a feature to a special Convention pod cast learning session included on Day 2 of the Programme, along with information on new learning technologies. The TDA 2007 National Convention has drawn major national industry support. The Business Tertiary Roundtable will be a significant feature relevant to executives from schools, VET and higher education. The Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Vocational Education and Training, is featured on the programme, and Federal Opposition Leader the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP, has been invited to speak. Due to peak accommodation in Melbourne at that time, we recommend EARLY REGISTRATION to avoid disappointment. Register online at www.tafeconvention.com.au [Return to Top]NEW INCENTIVES FOR AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPRENTICESThe Minister for Vocational and Further Education, The Hon Andrew Robb MP has announced $47.7 million of assistance to agricultural and horticultural apprentices. In an effort to attract more people to study in the fields, apprentices will be able to access $800 for a tool kit and up to $1,000 to help with course fees. To view the media release click here. STRONG GROWTH CONTINUES FOR INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENTSAustralian Education International has released international student enrolment data for July, showing continued growth within the VET sector. The year-to date (YTD) July 2007 figures show an increase of almost 44 per cent for enrolments and 50 per cent for commencements from the YTD July 2006 figures. Strong growth was recorded in the fields of ‘Services, Hospitality and Transport’ and ‘Business Administration and Management’. To view a summary of the data please click here. RETIRING NSW POLICE COMMISSIONER HEADING TO TAFELast week, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that retiring NSW Police Commissioner, Ken Moroney plans to enrol in a TAFE Carpentry course. Mr. Moroney’s intentions demonstrate that it is never too late to enrol in TAFE and learn new skills and TDA welcomes the outgoing Commissioner to the TAFE system. To see the Sydney Morning Herald article click here. 2007 AUSTAFE CONFERENCE - Early Bird Registrations ExtendedDid you miss the early bird registration deadline for the AUSTAFE 2007 Conference to be held in Darwin in October? Conference organisers have extended the Early Bird Registrations until 12 September 2007. To take advantage of this offer click here. REPORT FROM VISTA-VALA CONFERENCEMore than 200 people attended the joint VISTA-VALA Post Compulsory Day Conference 2007 at Victoria University in Sunshine. The focus was on current issues and challenges in post-compulsory education. A range of learning pathways were showcased including work placements, school-based apprenticeships and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), a combined academic/vocational pathway. Resources and notes from presenters will be available shortly on the VALA website at www.vala.asn.au. LATEST TVET TALK NEWSLETTER AVAILABLETechnical and Vocational Education and Training Australia’s latest TVET Talk newsletter for August/September can be viewed here. DIARY DATESTDA CONVENTION 2007
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