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AE News Volume 16, Issue 28
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Upcoming Events
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QA Standards Network Meeting
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Field Officers Conference
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Mastering Effective Communication
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Early Bird Tickets Extended!
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Join us at for this year's AEN Field Officers Conference at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne.
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This year's conference promises an engaging and dynamic experience, featuring a thrilling team building activity, insightful industry updates, and interactive workshops.
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This event offers valuable networking opportunities and knowledge sharing.
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Don't miss out Former AFL & Dual Premiership Player Corey Mckernan.
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Date: Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 2023
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Where: Rendezvous Hotel, located at 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000.
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Take advantage of our Early Bird discount by purchasing your tickets before Wednesday 23rd August 2023, saving $100 full price tickets will be available at $650 per person.
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Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with likeminded people. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Registrations will close on Wednesday 23rd August 2023.
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Celebrate Excellence in Apprenticeship - Nominate Now for the 2023 Apprentice Training Awards!
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The stage is set, and the spotlight is shining bright on Victoria's apprentices, trainees and group training organisations. It's time to applaud their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements as the 2023 Apprentice Training Awards, hosted by AEN and Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia, kick off.
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These prestigious awards are all about recognising excellence in the group training sector and acknowledging the outstanding contributions of apprentices, trainees, GTO members, staff, and Industry Partners across Victoria.
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By participating in the awards, you become part of a vibrant community that takes immense pride in nurturing high-quality skills and talent within various sectors.
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Now's your chance to be a part of this celebration! Nominations are open from 4th August 2023 to 1st September 2023. Whether it's a colleague, a team, or even yourself, don't miss the opportunity to shine a light on those who have made a significant impact in the industry.
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Mark your calendars for the key dates:
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- Nominations Open on 4th August 2023
- Nominations Close on 1st September 2023
- Finalists will be announced on 9th October 2023
- Awards Ceremony will take place on 22nd November 2023
Join us in honouring the future of skilled professionals, and let's make the 2023 Apprentice Training Awards an unforgettable showcase of talent and success.
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Nominate now and be a part of this extraordinary celebration of excellence!
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Congratulations To NAEN Life Members
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This week at the NAEN Conference Dinner two well deserved life memberships were awarded.
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To Fred Maddern OBE who has been with WPC Group for over 40 years and Stan Liaros from The Apprentice & Traineeship Company in WA.
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Congratulations to both Fred Maddern and Stan Liaros for this recognition of their long standing commitment to Apprentice development.
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The SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series titled "Empowering Sector Skills Bodies: Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Improve Effectiveness"
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The masterclass will explore the vital role sector skills bodies play in aligning skills demand and supply, as well as impact on promoting lifelong learning within specific sectors.
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An expert panel will address the challenges faced in establishing and sustaining these bodies, while also focusing on the success factors that contribute to their effectiveness.
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The discussion will specifically draw on the experiences of the UK and South Africa, both countries with a rich history of utilising sector skills bodies.
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- Challenges and enabling factors for long-term sustainability and effectiveness, including financing considerations.
- Policy guidance for countries planning to establish their SSBs.
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This week Federal Skills Minister Hon. Brendan O’Connor officially launched National Skills week in old Parliament house Canberra.
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As well as launching National Skills Week Minister O’Connor announced that the government is establishing a VET Qualifications Reform Design Group to be chaired by Craig Robertson – CEO of the Victorian Skills Authority.
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“Its role will be to help deliver simpler more responsive system."
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And the result will be a simpler, more responsive system that strikes the right balance between industry skill needs, while recognising transferable skills.
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This will support people to continually build their skillset through their working lives through multiple jobs and sectors.
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This is the first step in a significant body of work to deliver on our reform ambition.
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It builds on the creation of Jobs and Skills Councils – a network of industry led organisations that will bring together employers and unions to work in partnership with governments and the education and training sectors.”
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Mastering Effective Communication
This session is designed to equip you with powerful techniques to manage self-talk more effectively. You will also acquire the tools for clear, confident, and concise communication, and learn how to get your message across with positive impact.
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Date: Tuesday 5 September 2023
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Tender Writing Workshop
Join tender specialist Kate Burrows in a 4-hour workshop to learn how to write a top-scoring answer to a tender question and improve your tender writing skills. Learn tools and techniques to improve your writing skills, and to avoid common and costly mistakes.
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Date: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Business Writing for the Digital Era
Writing proper business-related documents in today’s workplace requires a solid understanding of the fundamentals behind how specific documents should be approached, designed and edited. Written communications in the workplace should be concise, yet thorough and well laid out.
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Technology enabled communications (emails and texts) should also be well thought out and designed to get the correct message across, while avoiding any potential misinterpretation.
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Date: Wednesday 3rd October 2023
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and select the event. All prices include GST.
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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AEN & GAN Australia – Apprentice Exchange Program
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The Global Apprenticeship Network Australia with support from GAN New Zealand, EJTC Canada and GTEXpro are offering current Australian 2nd ,3rd and 4th year apprentices over the age of 18 the opportunity to participate in a 4-week exchange program to Canada, New Zealand or Switzerland to broaden your trade knowledge, skills and experience.
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Apprentice Exchange Program is a life-changing international experience that can take your career to new heights!
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This unique program offers the chance to learn new skills and gain invaluable real-world experience through international trade training schools and workplaces.
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By participating in this program, you’ll have the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, explore new subjects, and deepen your understanding of familiar skills.
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This experience will give you a competitive edge in your future career and help you make lifelong connections with fellow apprentices from around the world.
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Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons and achieve your dreams. Apply now for the Apprentice Exchange Program.
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Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2022 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs).
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The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has found that the number of students enrolled in nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) has increased by 5.1% to 4.5 million between 2021 and 2022.
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The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has found that the number of students enrolled in nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) has increased by 5.1% to 4.5 million between 2021 and 2022.
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,106 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, apprentices and trainees will be assisted by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
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If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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