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AEN Newsletter - 26th July 2024
IR Introduction Network Meeting
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Empowering others to Perform & Excel
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Field Officers Conference
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This week, Federal Labor Ministers Brendan O'Connor and Linda Burney announced their retirement and will not recontest the next election.
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Burney, who is the Minister for Indigenous Australians, and O'Connor, who is Skills and Training Minister, will also step down from their positions in cabinet prompting a ministry reshuffle.
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Burney was the first Aboriginal person to be elected to the NSW Parliament, where she served for more than a decade.
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She then became the first Aboriginal woman elected to the Federal House of Representatives in 2016, when she won the Sydney seat of Barton.
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O'Connor was elected to parliament in 2001 and has served as a minister in three Labor governments.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to the work of both retiring ministers, saying they had "made an outstanding contribution to our government and to our country".
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"I am proud to have witnessed first-hand their passion for this nation, their determination to leave the country better for their contribution as members of Parliament and as ministers," he said.
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Speaking of O'Connor, Albanese said: "You won't find a more decent human being."
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"I deeply respect his judgement; I highly value his advice that I have sought not just in his portfolio but across a range of issues over a long period of time.
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"I'm extremely grateful for his friendship."
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Albanese said their retirements would provide the opportunity for a cabinet "refresh".
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"This morning I've spoken with the Caucus chair, nominations will be called for frontbench positions to be filled in accordance with our Caucus rules," he said.
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A new ministerial lineup is expected to be announced on Sunday in Canberra.
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The prestigious Apprentice Training Awards recognise excellence and innovation within the group training sector across various categories.
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Celebrating outstanding achievements and long-term dedication, these awards highlight the significant contributions of individuals and organisations to vocational education and training.
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Inspiration Award: Disability Achievement
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Inspiration Award: Indigenous Student of the Year
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Inspiration Award: Overcoming Adversity
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Inspiration Award: Women in Trades
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School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
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GTO Service Excellence Award
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GTO Service Excellence Award
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GTO Industry Service Awards
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GTO Industry Collaboration Award – NEW!
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Outstanding OHS Initiative Award
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AEN Lifetime Achievement Award
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AEN Industry Service Award
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Each category underscores the exceptional talent, dedication, and impact of recipients in advancing vocational education and training.
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Building Women’s Careers Program
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Announced in the 2024-25 Budget as part of a Future Made in Australia, the Building Women's Careers Program is providing $50 million for partnership projects to drive systemic structural and cultural change in training and work environments.
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The program will fund both large-scale partnership projects, and smaller, place-based partnerships, to advance structural and cultural change to improve women’s access to flexible, safe and inclusive training and work opportunities in the key male-dominated industries and sectors of construction, manufacturing, clean energy and digital and technology.
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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is consulting with stakeholders to inform the design of the grant guidelines to implement the Building Women’s Careers program.
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Closing date for written submissions - 5 August 2024 at 10.00am AEST.
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Now in it's 14th year, National Skills Week recognises, celebrates and informs on the diversity, benefits and achievements a VET pathway can offer individuals and businesses.
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The Minister for Training and Skills, The Hon Gayle Tierney MP, announced 40 finalists in the 70th Victorian Training Awards, which recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian vocational education sector.
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It is pleasing to see a number of GTO members are finalists - NECA Education and Careers, Skillinvest Limited and Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria.
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Winners will be announced on Friday, 30 August 2024.
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To purchase tickets visit Victorian Training Awards.
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The Apprentice Employment Network & The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia is excited to provide 8 x $1000 scholarships through its The Edge Foundation Grants and Scholarships program again for 2024.
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The Edge Foundation honours the work of the late Judith Wright, poet, environmentalist and campaigner for Aboriginal Land Rights and recipient of the Australian National Living Treasure Award in 1998.
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This scholarship commits to recognise and promote the youth training and career work undertaken by Group Training Organisations and the Apprentice Employment Network in each state.
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This is open to current apprentices and trainees under the age of 21 employed by a Group Training Organisation that is an AEN member in that state. Apprentices or Trainees must be in employment as of 30th June 2024.
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The scholarship is to be used for career development. It can not be used to purchase items unrelated to their apprenticeship or traineeship.
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8 x $1000 scholarships are available. We intend to provide one scholarship per Australian state or territory. This means there is one for Victoria for our membership. Should there be no nominations from a state or territory, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards reserves the right to reallocate the unused funds to another state to issue.
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Full details and additional information can be found on this page. The nomination form can be found at the bottom of this page.
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To make a nomination, the apprentice/trainee (or Field Officer should the individual have a barrier to present) must submit a 60-second video. In the video, they will need to cover the following:
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- Who are they, and where are they from?
- What is their apprenticeship or traineeship?
- What are their career ambitions?
- How will a $1000 scholarship help them achieve their career ambitions?
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The more information they share about themselves, the better the judges understand their story. They can provide a PDF file containing their resume and other supporting documentation with the nomination.
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Applications close Wednesday 31st July 2024.
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Decision Making with a Data Driven Mindset
As data continues to grow in importance for organisations across industries, data literacy one’s proficiency in the interpretation and communication of data and data-related activities has become an increasingly crucial skill, even for those who are not data analysts, data engineers, or data scientists.
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Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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African Cultural Awareness Workshop
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Attendees will gain an in-depth grasp of the various belief systems, values, and customs of African Australians and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups.
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This seminar incorporates substantial insights from an esteemed African elder who has fostered connections between the African and Australian communities for more than two decades.
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Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Empowering Others to Perform & Excel
Great leaders inspire great teams. And great teams require a culture of employees being independent and motivated individuals, performing interdependently within their team and forming key collaborations for long-term success.
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Date: Wednesday 21st August 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Mastering Strategic Planning for Effective Leadership
The key challenge in achieving organisational outcomes often lies in the ambiguity surrounding our purpose and the misalignment of vision, mission, values and goals. This hands-on session offers a wealth of proven strategies and frameworks to clarify the organisation’s purpose, align the team, and drive performance.
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Through interactive exercises, you will brainstorm and develop growth strategies, set SMART goals, identify Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) for focused action, and create a detailed action plan to translate the organisational vision into reality. You will leave with a clear roadmap for strategic planning, empowering you to lead with confidence and achieve your goals.
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Date: Thursday 5 September 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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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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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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