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AEN Newsletter - 2 August 2024
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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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QA Standards & OHS Network Meeting
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Mastering Strategic Planning for Effective Leadership
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Business Writing for the Digital Era
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Becoming Change Agile to Master Uncertainty
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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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New Federal Skills Minister Announced
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Early this week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new cabinet with a number of changes including a new skills minister after the Hon. Brendan O’Connor announced last week he would be retiring at the end of this term.
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Hon. Andrew Giles is the member for Scullin and based in the northern suburbs - Thomastown in Victoria.
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He was elected to the House of Representatives for Scullin, Victoria in 2013. Then re-elected in 2016, 2019 and 2022 and was previously the Minister for Immigration Citizenship and Multicultural affairs.
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AEN is looking forward to working with Hon. Andrew Giles.
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Following the announcement of retirement from senior ministers, Linda Burney and Brendan O'Connor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new Cabinet Ministry.
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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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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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Worksight IR and New VCCI Service Provider
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This week Janet Nicolson from Worksight gave her last presentation to AEN members on Industrial Relations for the Group Training sector.
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AEN would like to take this opportunity to thank Janet and Reanne for their hard work and support of the sector for over 23 years.
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A reminder that GTOs are encouraged to look at the new IR service provided by VCCI which can be purchased for a 30% discount if ordered when renewing your AEN membership this year.
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Keep an eye out for professional development sessions and network meetings for this year by visiting the AEN Calendar.
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Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance
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Extensive consultation across the manufacturing sector confirms that four main skills challenges face the manufacturing sector over the next five years.
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- Attraction and increasing the pipeline of apprentices
- Lack of diversity
- Ageing workforce
- Emerging skills, occupations and industries
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The manufacturing sector serves as a vital conduit for transforming raw materials into finished products, thus generating value and opportunities across Australian industries and communities.
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New Child Safe Standards Resources
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The Commission for Children and Young People have recently published new resources to help you with Child Safe Standard 1, including:
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- Understanding cultural safety for Aboriginal children and young people: A resource for implementing Child Safe Standard 1
- Tips for creating a culturally safe environment
- Frequently asked questions with Meena Singh, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
- Days of importance for Aboriginal communities.
These resources will help you build your understanding of what cultural safety means and why it is important for the safety of Aboriginal children and young people.
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The guide also includes practical tools, tips and resources to help you meet your obligations under Child Safe Standard 1.
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New Initiative Addresses Workplace Harassment
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A new state-wide project, funded by the Victorian Government, is set to tackle workplace gendered violence across various sectors, including group training. This initiative, known as Training for Respect, could have significant benefits for AEN members and the broader group training industry.
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What is Training for Respect?
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Supported by WorkSafe Victoria's WorkWell Respect Fund, the Training for Respect project aims to improve the capacity, capability, and confidence of various sectors to prevent and respond to work-related gender-violence. While not specifically targeted at group training companies, the project's outcomes could provide valuable insights and resources for our industry.
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The project, which will run until June 2025, plans to develop a range of tools and strategies to promote positive workplace culture and well-being, with a focus on preventing sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
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Key Features of the Project
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Training for Respect is set to offer several components that could be of interest to Group Training Organisations:
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- Self-paced learning modules covering the prevalence and impact of workplace gendered violence
- Essential training on psychosocial risks and obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- Leadership skill enhancement programs to foster positive workplace cultures
- A health promotion campaign developed with industry input
Potential Benefits for AEN Members
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While AEN is not directly involved in this project, the outcomes could prove beneficial for our members. The focus on creating safe and respectful workplaces aligns closely with the values and goals of the group training sector.
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As the project progresses, it may offer valuable resources and strategies that could be adapted to the specific needs of group training companies, helping to enhance the work environment for apprentices, trainees, and staff.
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AEN encourages members to stay updated on this initiative.
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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 the 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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Nominations for the Duke of Edinburgh Scholarships have been extended to Friday, August 9th.
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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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