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AEN Newsletter - 31st May 2024
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Dealing with Challenging behaviours
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Microsoft PowerBi - Beginner Intro
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
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IR Introduction Network Meeting
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW), held from May 27th to June 3rd, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It’s an opportunity to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia
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The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024, "Now More Than Ever #NRW2024," reminds us the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue, no matter what.
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There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.
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Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted 'YES' are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people.
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Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples, call out racism wherever we encounter it and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent.
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This quarterly report from Jobs and Skills Australia puts a spotlight on small businesses and the challenges in filling job vacancies compared to medium-sized and large businesses.
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In 2022-23, small businesses had a fill rate of 52%, significantly lower than the 65% fill rate for large businesses.
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This shows that small businesses have greater difficulty finding skilled workers. Several factors point to this:
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- Small pool of applicants. Small businesses received a smaller pool of total, qualified and suitable applicants for vacant positions than their larger counterparts.
- Longer advertising periods. Small businesses tend to advertise job vacancies for longer than medium and large businesses, suggesting greater difficulty in finding candidates with the right skills.
- Vacancy characteristics. The nature of job vacancies in small businesses tends to skew towards lower-skilled positions.
- Motivational issues with applicants. A greater share of small businesses report finding candidates unsuitable because the employer believed that the primary motivation of those applying may have been to continue qualifying for Centrelink benefits.
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The report also shows that the national level fill rate has increased to 64.3%, up 0.9 percentage points in March quarter 2024 and up by 4.2 percentage points in the 12 months to the current quarter.
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Fill rates in metropolitan areas (66.7%) remain well above that of regional areas (59.4%), with the average difference in the fill rate between the two areas widening overtime.
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This indicates shortage pressures in regional areas are becoming more pronounced.
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ITCILO VET Training Courses
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The International Training Centre has been at the forefront of learning and training since 1964.
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As part of the International Labour Organisation, it is dedicated to achieving decent work while exploring the frontiers of the future of work.
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Each year ITCILO deliver a range of courses specifically on vocational education and skills development.
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The list of programs being delivered in 2024 are:
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Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
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The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments are all encouraged to apply for funding to run an activity or event that directly relates to the 2024 NAIDOC theme including:
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- arts based activities, including painting, dancing, crafts and storytelling;
- family fun days and community activities;
- cultural and Elders activities;
- NAIDOC themed sporting activities or competitions, or activities that actively promote Reconciliation.
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NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
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Women's Leadership Scholarships
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Partial scholarships for women are available now in the Education, Training and Development Sector ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.
These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles.
Registrations of interest close on Friday 14 June 2024.
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Nominations to the 2024 direct entry categories for the Australian Training Awards are now open and will close on Friday 31 May 2024.
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The awards recognise and celebrate excellence and are an important mechanism for promoting the benefits of VET.
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The following categories are open for nomination:
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Finalists from these categories will join State and Territory Training Award winners in competing for a national award title at the Australian Training Awards gala event later this year.
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Dealing With Challenging Behaviours
Difficult behaviours can have an enormous negative impact on organisations and day-to-day operations, destroy long-term business relationships, as well severely affect individuals on a physical, mental and emotional level.
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Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Microsoft PowerBi - Beginner Intro
Join our beginner-friendly workshop focusing on Microsoft Power BI essentials. Dive into key concepts like data importation, transformation, and visualisation. Learn data modelling secrets and craft insightful reports for better decision-making. Enhance your analytical skills and revolutionise your approach to data interpretation and utilisation in your organisation.
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Date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Drugs, Alcohol & Workplace Risks
The misuse of alcohol and drugs has a significant negative impact on Australian business. It is a work health and safety matter demanding attention of both workers and management.
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Date: Thursday 11th July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
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Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
There is a profound truth behind our tendency to hold onto old problems instead of accepting and embracing new solutions.
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However, breaking free from this pattern is the key to unlocking progress in both our personal and professional life.
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This session is designed to explore how you can assist others to step outside their comfort zone sustainably to tap into their true potential and unlock new horizons. Take a deep dive into strategies that lead to empowering actions, so you can mentor and guide others to new heights that extend beyond formal education.
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Date: Tuesday 23rd July 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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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,233 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost their employment are encouraged to register.
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For assistance 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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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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