Event Type PD Sessions
September
05Sep10:00 am1:30 pmMastering Effective Communication
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Get the Message Across with Positive Impact Even though we communicate all day long, communication is not as simple as it seems and what we say can easily be
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Get the Message Across with Positive Impact
Even though we communicate all day long, communication is not as simple as it seems and what we say can easily be misunderstood. Therefore, effective communication is about the response we get.
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.
Date: | Tuesday 5 September 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- Managing self-talk effectively
- Speaking the other person’s language
- Communicating with positive impact
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
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AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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13Sep10:00 am2:00 pmTender Writing Workshop
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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
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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.
What you will learn
A proven step by step approach to write a tender response which:
- Completely answers the question.
- Addresses the evaluation criteria.
- Is compliant against the requirements.
- Is compelling and highlights your strengths.
What you will receive:
- Electronic training notes.
- Tender Writing Checklist.
- Certificate of Achievement.
Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Cost: $145
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders
In Person Event
Registrations close: Friday 18 August 2023
Organizer
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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26Sep10:00 am1:00 pmAfrican Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.
Date: | Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
Time: | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of African apprentices/trainees.
Learning outcomes:
- A brief overview of African beliefs, values, work culture/family culture, cultural sensitivities/taboos
- Gain insight on how to work with African communities
- Learn how to effectively engage apprentices from African backgrounds
- Embedding cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support apprentices from African backgrounds.
About the facilitator:
Ashoup Atar is the CEO of Kowanj, a not-for-profit community-led organization that was established in response to the emerging social, educational, and employment needs of the African refugees & new and emerging communities in Australia. As an ex-refugee, Ash is committed to supporting migrant/refugees’ communities to prosper and achieve their goals. Members of the CALD communities are often disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market therefore, Ash’s work focuses on addressing the employment barriers CALD jobseekers face and support employers promote cultural competence in the workplace, allowing jobseekers to transition effectively into their jobs.
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Registrations close: Friday 22 September 2023
Organizer
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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October
03Oct10:00 am1:00 pmBusiness Writing for the Digital Era
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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
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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.
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.
This newly designed course teaches how to create business documents in the modern workplace, which takes into account the many forms that modern communication can take and teaches participants how to best align their message with the appropriate documentation and device.
Date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Cost: No Charge
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
In Person Event
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this Workshop.
Registrations close: Monday 2 October 2023
Organizer
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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10Oct9:30 am1:30 pmIndigenous Cultural Awareness Training
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.
During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date: | Tuesday 10th October 2023 |
Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | Online via Microsoft Teams |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.
Topics include, Cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.
Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.
The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the facilitator:
Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses.
Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.
Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.
During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
Registrations close: Friday 6th October 2023
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Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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11Oct10:00 am1:30 pmEmpowering others to Perform and Excel
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Create a Human-Centered Culture and Drive Performance Great leaders inspire great teams. And great teams require a culture of employees being independent and motivated individuals, performing interdependently within their
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Create a Human-Centered Culture and Drive Performance
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.
This session is designed to equip you with tools and strategies to create a human-centred culture and assist individuals to perform at their best. You will acquire the techniques and skills to empower individuals and teams to drive organisational performance and foster strong collaboration.
Date: | Wednesday 11 October 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- Embracing human-centered leadership
- Driving performance through empowerment
- Fostering strong collaboration
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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18Oct10:00 am4:00 pmYouth Mental Health First Aid Course
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Mental health first aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is
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Mental health first aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authorised by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by MHFA instructors across Australia.
The Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working with adolescents (up to 18 years of age), however the course is relevant for those helping people who are a little older.
Timelines / Delivery:
The blended Youth MHFA course includes a combination of self-paced eLearning, and an instructor-led workshop.
Course Component 1
- Self-paced interactive eLearning (5 hours) to be completed before 18 October 2023.
- Course participants will have 4 weeks (after registrations close) to complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component prior to joining the workshop on 18 October. They will learn about mental health problems, mental health crises, and skills to offer initial help to a young person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Course Component 2
- Face-to-face workshop, 1 x 6 hours on Wednesday 18 October, 10.00am – 4.00pm at AEN training room, 83 Hobsons Road, Kensington.
- The instructor-led workshop allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate knowledge and skills in a group environment, and to apply their skills to specific scenarios.
Course content: For further information, please visit Accredited Youth MHFA course (ignore ‘What is the format’ and ‘How do I sign up’).
Facilitator: Ashley Gurney, Managing Director and Founder, Alcohol and Drug Education Specialist Pty Ltd (ADES)(Biography)
Accreditation: After completing both components, participants can complete an online Accreditation Assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (valid for 3 years).
Cost:
Members: $242
Non-Members: $292
Registrations
AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate.
- All prices include GST
- A surcharge of 2% will apply to all payments by credit card. EFT is not available
- Tickets will be sent to the billing address email only
Registrations close: Wednesday 20 September 2023 (or until sold out)
Cancellation/refund policy: No refunds or substitution of attendees allowed after 11 October 2023. If participants are unable to complete the online component (eLearning) prior to 18 October, they have 12 months to finish the course. To receive accreditation, they need to source out another virtual training session/s. Participants can contact the Drug and Alcohol Education Specialists (training provider) direct to ascertain if another up and coming instructor-led workshop is available.
Organizer
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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24Oct9:30 am4:00 pmBest Life, Best Work
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One Day Apprentice Wellbeing Program ADA Australia’s ‘Best Life, Best Work’ apprentice wellbeing program is designed to provide younger workers (and those new to work in industry settings) with
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One Day Apprentice Wellbeing Program
ADA Australia’s ‘Best Life, Best Work’ apprentice wellbeing program is designed to provide younger workers (and those new to work in industry settings) with information, insight and awareness around risks facing young and inexperienced workers that can impact on their employment, on safety at work and on personal wellbeing.
The purpose of this program is to ensure that every young worker is inspired – through awareness and
understanding – to thrive in their chosen careers, to protect their employment, to be always at their best,
to work safely always and to also ensure the wellbeing and safety of colleagues and co-workers.
Date: | Tuesday 24 October 2023 |
Time: | 9.30am – 4.00pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling Awareness
- Gendered Violence Awareness
- Protecting Mental Health and Suicide Awareness
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Ella Mano, ADA Australia
Holding a Bachelor of Arts/Education (Secondary), Ella is a certified workplace trainer, a licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor and has been with ADA Australia since its inception.
Along with certifications in Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST), as well as her own experience of mental ill-health, Ella is ADA Australia’s lead facilitator.
Registrations Close Friday 20 October 2023
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this Workshop.
Organizer
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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25Oct9:30 am1:30 pmIndigenous Cultural Awareness Training
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has
Event Details
This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.
During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date: | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | Online via Microsoft Teams |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.
Topics include cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.
Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.
The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the facilitator:
Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses.
Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.
Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.
During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).
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AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
Registrations close: Monday 23 October 2023
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Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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26Oct10:00 am1:00 pmEmployee Engagement Training
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Employee engagement involves helping employees to become more productive, focused and organised. The success of your staff is directly related to the success of any organisation. The PD Training
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Employee engagement involves helping employees to become more productive, focused and organised.
The success of your staff is directly related to the success of any organisation. The PD Training Employee Engagement Training Course provides understanding and skill building in the various methods of employee engagement such as attention zones, goal setting, prioritising, focusing, and evaluating.
Training in employee engagement helps managers to keep employees motivated, productive and fulfilled. Happy staff produce better results!
Date: 26 October 2023
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Cost: No Charge
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
In Person Event
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this Workshop.
Registrations close: Tuesday 24 October 2023
Organizer
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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November
01Nov10:00 am1:30 pmFacilitating Crucial Conversations
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Turn Difficult Situations into Productive Outcomes Sometimes we choose to avoid difficult conversations as they seem too hard, but unfortunately the problems remain unresolved. Other times we facilitate crucial
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Turn Difficult Situations into Productive Outcomes
Sometimes we choose to avoid difficult conversations as they seem too hard, but unfortunately the problems remain unresolved. Other times we facilitate crucial conversations and wish we knew how to handle them better. Here’s the upside: there are well-tested communication strategies to swiftly turn dysfunctional situations into constructive conversations.
This engaging session is a great opportunity to learn how to guide and influence productive outcomes from difficult situations through a better understanding of human behaviours and with simple yet effective and powerful communication strategies.
Date: | Wednesday 1 November 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- Overcoming conversation reluctance
- Understanding what makes us tick
- Confidently leading conversations for win/win outcomes
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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15Nov10:00 am1:00 pmAfrican Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.
Date: | Wednesday 15 November 2023 |
Time: | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Delivery: | TBC |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of African apprentices/trainees.
Learning outcomes:
- A brief overview of African beliefs, values, work culture/family culture, cultural sensitivities/taboos
- Gain insight on how to work with African communities
- Learn how to effectively engage apprentices from African backgrounds
- Embedding cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support apprentices from African backgrounds.
About the facilitator:
Ashoup Atar is the CEO of Kowanj, a not-for-profit community-led organization that was established in response to the emerging social, educational, and employment needs of the African refugees & new and emerging communities in Australia. As an ex-refugee, Ash is committed to supporting migrant/refugees’ communities to prosper and achieve their goals. Members of the CALD communities are often disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market therefore, Ash’s work focuses on addressing the employment barriers CALD jobseekers face and support employers promote cultural competence in the workplace, allowing jobseekers to transition effectively into their jobs.
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AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
Registrations close: Monday 13 November 2023
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road Kensington
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