Newsletter: 19 November 2007
WORLDSKILLS TEAM REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA IN JAPAN
The 'Skillaroos' Australian WorldSkills Team are currently in Japan participating in the 39th International WorldSkills Competition.
Of the 27 Skillaroo Team members, 20 are students of Australian TAFE Institutes.
The competition finished on Sunday after four intensive days of competition -- medal presentations are scheduled to be held on Wednesday.
Pictures, videos and information about participants are available on the recently launched WorldSkills Australia
website.
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Photo: The 'Skillaroos' Australian WorldSkills Team at the Opening Ceremony of the WorldSkills Competition in Japan. |
ELECTION 2007 - UPDATE
The Government and the Federal Opposition have officially launched their campaigns, with skills featuring at both launches - yet TAFE Institutes varied in their policy treatment.
Click here for Labor's training announcement and
here for the fact sheet.
Click here for the Coalition's training announcements.
NEW REPORT - LIVING STANDARDS OF APPRENTICES
Group Training Australia has released a report titled: Living Standards of Apprentices. The report, based on a study by the University of New England, found that first year apprentices are paid below the poverty line and just above those on unemployment benefits. GTA is submitting the report to the Fair Pay Commission for the review of apprentice wages early next year.
To view GTA's media release click
here. To view the report click
here.
TDA CEO, Martin Riordan, was interviewed on the report on 702 ABC Sydney with Virginia Trioli last week,
view the interview transcript
here.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Organisers for the Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning themed 'Access to Learning for Development' are calling for contributions.
The Forum will be held in London 13 - 17 July 2008 and will explore how open and distance learning can help achieve international development goals, access to learning, and education for all.
For more information, or to submit a proposal click
here.
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SKILLSONE LAUNCHES ULTIMATE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
The Institute of Trade Skills Excellence has launched the second instalment of its Ultimate Apprenticeship Competition. Those considering or currently studying an apprenticeship as well as those who are already qualified can enter to win the opportunity to experience one of three prizes: visit the Singapore Garden Festival, be part of the A1 Team Australia Pit Crew at Brands Hatch England or cook in Japan with world famous chefs.
For more information click
here.
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DIARY DATES
REFRAMING THE FUTURE
New ways of working with VET - Forum 4
CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY SERVICES INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL
Building our workforce 2020
| DATE: |
20 - 21 November, 2007 |
| LOCATION: |
Crown Casino Melbourne |
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For further information please click here |
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