Western Edge Cluster

VET PD for 2009

Levohn's Restaurant,

240 High St, Melton

A compulsory one day program for all Western Edge VET coordinators and teachers. The aims of the program are to provide information for new VET staff, and review, refresh and share the knowledge of experienced VET Coordinators and teachers. The day will include looking at the current and future industry landscape in the West, organizing quality SWL placements and value adding to VET. 

*There are a limited number of places available for staff from other VET clusters. Contact Tania Sacco on 8311 5812 for more information

Western LCP Offices,

2 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine

The biannal Australian Construction Equipment Expo will be held at Sandown Park 26 – 28 February 2009. This trade show provides a great opportunity for careers advisors and teachers to attend the Careers Forum on Friday 27th. Presentations include careers in the civil construction industry such as working as a service technician or operator, and the technology involved in civil construction.

Participants at the 2007 ACE Expo Careers Forum indicated that they found it extremely informative and were able to make valuable contacts with industry. More details about Forum Construction Equipment Expo details

Club Italia

128 Furlong Rd,

St Albans

A statewide forum run by the Parent Engagement Network. Topics for discussion include:The importance of parent engagement; Effective local engagement; Models of engagement. This is also an opportunity to share experiences and access resources. The event is relevant to anyone who sees parent engagement as vital to a young person’s understanding of careers and their successful transitions through life. See invitation.

Club Italia,

128 Furlong Rd,

St Albans

The Schools First Program was featured in the Western LCP Industry Engagement Forum in Novemeber 2008. These workshops provide more information about how Schools First works, the awards criteria and the way the awards are structured. They also provide community and school participants with practical guidance on how to create successful school and community partnerships and strengthen existing ones. More details

Kangan Batman TAFE will be conducting a series of secondary school visits over the coming months to provide students with up-to-date information on career pathways and the range of courses.
Each hour-long session will feature up to five experienced Kangan Batman TAFE teachers who will deliver presentations on their various fields of expertise. Students can select the area of study which interests them most, and learn about the different pathways and courses which can help them achieve their career ambitions.

For more information please contact Lidia Milevski on: email: lmilevski@kangan.edu.au
9279 2534 or 0423 825 297   View flyer

Applications close

August 14

Schools First is a new initiative that is about improving outcomes for young people.

At its heart, Schools First is about bringing together students, teachers, parents and community members, to support each other and help improve student outcomes.

With a prize pool of $5 million every year for three years, Schools First is a national awards program that provides: financial recognition of success in establishing effective school-community partnerships; and financial support to build stronger school-community partnerships. for more details go to www.schoolsfirst.edu.au/

The discipline of Laboratory Medicine at RMIT University, in collaboration with the medical diagnostic and research laboratories has arranged a series of laboratory visits in metropolitan and regional Victoria for VCE students, between 6th – 9th July 2009. Visit site and see more details and schedule  Closing date for bookings June 12.

Reaccreditation Certificate I in Vocational Preparation Project, Training Provider Focus Group

Victoria Uni 300 Flinders Street,        Rm 11.08,  11th Floor.

There are two sessions to choose from: Session 1: 10 – 11.30, Session 2: 12- 1.30.

Please indicate your preferred session time and send your reply by COB this Friday 1st May, 2009. Participants will be sent the discussion questions prior to the focus group. More information. 

 VALA's

Learning in the Pub

a LIP event

North Fitzroy Star, cnr

St Geroges Rd South and Newry Street , North Fitzroy

Australian Technical College Sunshine is one example of senior secondary delivery where a student can gain VCAL, VCE and a VET qualification AND their flexible program allows maximum time in the workplace. Ffind out how they have structured the curriculum to allow this to happen. ACT's CEO and Curriculum co-ordinator will lead the session.

Come for the learning (and a drink) and stay for dinner and great conversation. RSVP: Attendance is FREE but you must tell them you're attending. 

Email info@vala.asn.au by Monday, May 11. Preference is given to VALA members.

9am-3pm

5pm-8pm

WRICA Inc. Careers and

Employment Expo

Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre

80-82 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing

WRICA Inc. Careers and

Employment Expo

Connecting You to Future Opportunities

2009 Moonee Valley Employment Expo

Kangan Batman Centre of Fashion,
70 Gwynne St & 85 Cremorne St
Richmond

Book a tour of The Centre of Fashion, which offers more than 20 courses combining knowledge and experience in disciplines such as garment construction, haute couture, draping, millinery, retail and design.
The centre has state of the art equipment and rooms which simulate industry sewing workrooms, manual pattern making facilities, textile testing and CAD CAM computer technology. A permanent catwalk and a retail shop with display windows is ideal for showcasing students’ work. For secondary school bookings, please contact Lidia Milevski on 9279 2534 or lmilevski@kangan.edu.au  View the flyer

Kangan Batman TAFE will be conducting a series of secondary school visits over the coming months to provide students with up-to-date information on career pathways and their range of courses.
Each hour-long session will feature up to five experienced Kangan Batman TAFE teachers who will deliver presentations on their various fields of expertise. Students can select the area of study which interests them most, and learn about the different pathways and courses which can help them achieve their career ambitions.

For more information please contact Lidia Milevski on: email: lmilevski@kangan.edu.au 9279 2534 or 0423 825 297   View flyer

Talents for Tougher Times

VALA/VISTA PD event

This joint VALA / VISTA professional development event, will offer frameworks, strategies and ideas to help prepare young people for the challenges they’ll face in the current economic climate. Targeting:Teachers, coordinators and managers working in a range of youth programs - VCAL, CGEA and ESL. Particularly relevant to VET professionals. Registration and more details at VISTA when available.

Poss-abilities EXPO

Exploring pathways through life for people with disabilities.