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Newsletter: 20 August 2007


2008 ENDEAVOUR LANGUAGE TEACHER FELLOWSHIPS

The Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP has announced the opening of applications for the 2008 Endeavour Language Teacher Awards.

Up to 200 language teachers will be awarded intensive short-term study programs to improve language and cultural skills. Overseas in-country programs will also be offered.

To find out more information about the fellowships, or to apply please click here.

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LAUNCH OF ADVETI WEBSITE

Following on from the announcement of the new Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) being established by TAFE NSW, a website for the project has been launched.

The Institute will open in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital city of Abu Dhabi in September, and will offer English language and VET courses.

To visit the website: www.adveti.ac.ae

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OFFSHORE ASSESSMENT REMINDER

The new Offshore Skills Assessment operated by the VETASSESS Consortium will commence on 1 September.

To view the countries and trades to which the new assessments apply, please click here.

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TAFE WA TEACHER OF THE YEAR – SECOND ROUND NOMINATIONS

Nominations are being called for the second round of the Western Australian Premier’s Teacher of the Year Award.

2007 marks the fourth year of the awards. Nominations close 31 August and the second round winners will be announced by mid-October.

Click here for more information.

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DIARY DATES

TDA CONVENTION 2007
‘Reframe – Refresh – Fresh Start’

DATES: 24-25 September 2007
LOCATION: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
DETAILS:
Go to www.tafeconvention.com.au for more information or to register for this event.

The TDA Convention 2007 will provide a forum for a number of high profile business, industry and government speakers to explore the new directions and the growing and changing role of TAFE.

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