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Miles Morgan Australia in conjunction with the Career Development Association of Australia is inviting nominations for the 2010 award which will be presented at the Annual CDAA Conference dinner in Adelaide in April 2010.

Miles Morgan Australia Pty Ltd provides $1,000 for the award, which is open to financial Professional Members of the Career Development Association of Australia working in the career development field.

Further information: www.cdaa.org.au/content/miles-morgan-australia-award-excellence-career-development

The CDAA Employer of the Year Awards are in recognition of the commitment organisations demonstrate in implementing career development initiatives in the workplace.  Research shows that when organisations introduce Career Development initiatives within their workplace they: 

• Facilitate higher productivity and profitability
• Entice higher quality applicants to advertised positions 
• Contribute to lower levels of staff turnover 
• Reduce staff absences due to ill health
• Produce higher levels of customer satisfaction and customer 
• Enjoy loyalty through enhanced client relationships 
• Foster greater creativity and innovation

Applications should be made on this form: 2010 Employer Awards Application Form (PDF - DOC). More information is available on the CDAA website at: www.cdaa.org.au/content/employer-year-award

Learning is central to all human endeavors. However, the limitations of the human nervous system mean that our ability to learn is often hampered by both internal and external interference. This is witnessed in our educational systems, our organisations and in society generally when individuals are ‘locked out’ of the ability to achieve their full potential. At the epicenter of the individuals’ ‘disengagement’ is their ability, or lack thereof, to learn. It is interesting to note that when addressing the disengagement of individuals in both educational and labour market systems the focus will often be upon access to resources. However, access to resources, more often than not, is simply a distraction from the underlying issues.

This workshop will examine learning as a meta-competency that will ultimately determine the sustainable success of individuals, organizations and whole communities. Within this dynamic, the career development practitioner has a vital role to unlock the potential of individuals and to help them to continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire across the life-span. You will leave this workshop with:

• an understanding of some of the theories and perspectives behind career-life learning
• an understanding of the “patterns” of behaviour that influence learning
• an understanding of three different tools for clients at all ages
• Listening Patterns
• Advanced Questioning Patterns
• Learn-ability analysis
• a framework to integrate these tools and methodologies into your own practice

This workshop is informed by the application of this methodology with students, adults and in corporate settings.

To review all the workshop abstracts visit the website at: www.onqconferences.com.au/pages/CDAA2010.php

CDAA, as a member of the Career Industry Council of Australia, is required to implement the Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners by January, 2012. CDAA fully supports the professional standards and has commenced implementation of changes to requirements for new members from the start of this year.

It is particularly important for you to note that as an existing member you will continue to retain your current membership after 2012, provided you meet continuing professional development requirements and, of course, work in accordance with CDAA’s Code of Ethics.

If you have any queries about this or would like further information please contact Graham in the National Office on 1800 222 390 or info@cdaa.org.au

Membership Requirements for Practitioners joining the CDAA from 1 January 2010

* Relevant qualifications can include professional disciplines in psychology, counselling, education, human resources, rehabilitation, and social work.

Further changes to requirements for new members will come into effect in 2012. These can be found on the CDAA website at: http://www.cdaa.org.au/content/member-categorie

Members have access to special offers on Yellow Pages Online listings. This benefit includes the use of the CDAA logo being associated with your listing. This year Yellow Pages are offering two options:

OFFER 1: Yellow Pages® Online Gold Solution = $875.00 (incl.GST for 12 months)
• 30 adPoints • Weblink to your own website
• Ability to purchase and target additional Post Codes
• Email link to your own Email Address

OFFER 2: Yellow Pages® Online Business Basics = $440.00 (incl. GST for 12 months)
• 10 adPoints • Weblink to Association’s website
• Email link to your own Email Address

For further information or to take up the offer please download the order form here.