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Newsletter: 11 August 2008
SKILLS INNOVATION 2020 FORUM AND TDA 10TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER"TAFE MEETS PARLIAMENT: Skills Innovation 2020" will be staged over two days, beginning in Parliament House, Tuesday 16 September, and at Canberra Institute of Technology, Wednesday 17 September 2008. The leadership forum is designed as both an engagement and a network opportunity for Australia's TAFE institute leaders and their partners. Confirmed speakers for Skills Innovation 2020 include:
The forum coincides with the celebration of TDA's 10th anniversary with a Parliamentary Dinner being held for TAFE and VET sector stakeholders, Tuesday 16 September at Old Parliament House. Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Julia Gillard MP will deliver the 2008 Mick Young Oration during the dinner, outlining her vision on social inclusion and skills.
Peak bodies and VET stakeholders are invited to book a table at $3,000 per table. The proceeds will support two Mick Young Scholarships for TAFE students to undertake international study and work placement in 2009. TDA SUBMISSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEWTDA has made a submission to the Higher Education Review - commissioned by the Department or Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and conducted by Erebus International. The submission outlines past experiences and ideas for the future direction of TAFE and comments upon the issues raised by the Review's discussion paper and terms of reference. To read the submission, click here. AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS - APPLICATIONS OPENApplications are open for Round 5 of the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship. The Fellowships are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships with the Asia-Pacific. The Fellowships are for short term study, research and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian organisations. They represent an opportunity for TAFE institutes to broaden their engagement with counterpart Ministries and colleges with a focus on vocational education and skills. For more information, click here. If you would like to discuss a possible joint or collaborative project please contact Rebecca Biazos Director International Engagement by email or 0407 550 180. TDA SEEKING REPRESENTATIVE FOR ISC STEERING COMMITTEETDA is seeking a TAFE representative to participate in the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) Steering Committee. CPSISC is due to review and redevelop PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package. The sectors are cleaning operations, carpet cleaning, portable fire equipment servicing, fire safety systems inspection, pest management and waste management. They will be submitted for endorsement as extensions to CPP07 Property Services Training Package. The first meeting for the Steering Committee will be held 20 August in Sydney. For more information contact Pam Caven, TDA Director Stakeholder Engagement 02 6205 4600, or email. IS VET VOCATIONAL?A new paper released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) examines the issue of how VET is actually used in the labour market, in particular the match between what people study and the jobs they get. The study has three main proposals: the role that the VET system plays in addressing the needs of the labour market; that those developing training packages need to be aware that many graduates will not work in their anticipated occupation, and; that VET students need to be realistic about the likely occupation that a particular course will lead to. To access the paper, click here. QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCEDQueensland's best employers, apprentices, trainees, vocational students and training providers are a step closer to state-wide success after being named as finalists in the 2008 Queensland Training Awards. Education and Training Minister the Hon Rod Welford MP said 48 finalists were contesting 11 categories that recognise achievements in training and initiatives that are building Queensland's workforce with world-class skills. To see the list of finalists, click here. NEW TRAINING BLOG AVAILABLECommonwealth, state and territory governments have introduced a new online training blog to make information about training more relevant and accessible. There are three key features: a national register of training providers and products; a database of current training package content; and the ability to produce customised reports for different user groups. To access the blog, click here. ISC FORUM: SUPPORTING THE HEALTH WORKERS - THE NEXT WAVE OF WORKERSThe Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) will hold a national forum 26 November in Melbourne to provide an opportunity for Health Professionals, Workforce Policy Makers and Employers to meet and discuss new support worker roles across the Community Services and Health Industries. For information about forum topics, click here. To access the registration form, click here. For more information, please contact Lisa Woodwood on (02) 9270 6626 or click here to email. DIARY DATES
TAFE MEETS PARLIAMENT: SKILLS INNOVATION 2020
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| DATE: | 16 September, Parliament House 17 September, Canberra Institute of Technology |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 15 August 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Telstra Dome, Melbourne |
| DETAILS: | For more information and to register, click here. |
| DATE: | 20 August 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Four Seasons Hotel, George Street, Sydney |
| DETAILS: | For more information and to register, click here. |
| DATE: | 25-26 September 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 30 September - 3 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Manly, Sydney |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 1-3 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Regency TAFE, Adelaide |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 1-3 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 15-16 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Hilton Hotel, Adelaide |
| DETAILS: | For more information and Early Bird registration, click here. |
| DATE: | 15-17 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Cairns, QLD |
| DETAILS: | Early Bird Registrations close July 18. For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 25-28 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Hyatt Regency, Adelaide |
| DETAILS: | For more information, email Sharon Smith. |
| DATE: | 29 October 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Dockside (Balcony 1), Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 30 October - 1 November 2008 |
| LOCATION: | The Esplanade Hotel |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 17-18 November 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Crown Promenade, Melbourne |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 26 November 2008 |
| LOCATION: | The Sebel, Albert Park, Melbourne |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 30 November - 4 December 2008 |
| LOCATION: | Brisbane |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
| DATE: | 28-29 January 2009 |
| LOCATION: | London, UK |
| DETAILS: | For more information, click here. |
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