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Gray Poehnell - Australian Tour 2011

Join internationally renowned presenter on career development, Gray Poehnell during his Australian tour. Gray is an international careers practitioner who has considerable experience as a consultant and trainer with an interest in holistic approaches that cultivate hope, practical spirituality, creativity, imagination, and career integrity. Presentations:

CDAA 2012 National Conference - Call for Abstracts

The 21st Annual Conference of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) will consider the links between career and workplace development and the role career development plays in addressing national skills and social inclusion issues.

It will explore how quality career practice delivers positive outcomes for organisations, educational institutions and individuals of all ages and will feature diverse sector views and approaches to designing and implementing relevant programs and interventions.

CDAA is pleased to invite abstracts for Concurrent Workshops addressing one or more of the following conference themes:

Social inclusion
Career transitions
Workforce/career development
Career development in organisations
Business and entrepreneurial skills for career practice

Closing date for receipt of abstracts is Friday 29 July 2011.

Further information can be found at:
www.onqconferences.com.au/CDAA12/cfa.html

Richard Pickburn

At the CDAA Annual General Meeting in Cairns Narelle Milligan made a short speech in honour of the Association's former president, Richard Pickburn. The content of the speech can be found on the website at: http://www.cdaa.org.au/content/vale-richard-pickburn

Divisional Events

	31 May 2011 - Vic Peak Career Engagement Coaching	3 CPD Hour
	7 June 2011 - WA Using Positive Psychology in Career Coaching	2 CPD Hours
	16 June 2011 - Webinar Resumes	1 CPD Hour
	20 June 2011 - Tas Crafting our Future: A Career Development Seminar with Gary Poehnell	5 CPD Hours
	20 June 2011 - Vic Ethical Dilemmas	2 CPD Hours
	21 June 2011 - Webinar Guerrilla Marketing for a Bulletproof Career	1 CPD Hour
	22 June 2011 - ACT Gray Poehnell Presentation	2 CPD Hours
	25 June 2011 - NSW Gray Poehnell Seminar	7 CPD Hours
	27 June 2011 - WA Gray Poehnell - Guiding Circles and Hope-Filled Engagement	5 CPD Hours
	5-6 July 2011 - SA Investing in Young People's Career Development	10 CPD Hours
	29 - 30 March 2012 CDAA National Conference - Canberra Don't miss the additional Masterclass on 28 March 2012	12 CPD Hours

Defence Force Recruitment Videos

The Defence Jobs Recruitment Centre has recently been updated with a series of seven videos designed to detail the Recruitment Process for prospective and current candidates. The videos cover important milestones from Enquiry to Enlistment - offering information, guidance and expectations for each of the key stages. Follow this link for further information.

Conferences

Australian Counselling Association Annual Conference

The 2011 ACA annual conference will be in Melbourne in November. CDAA members are eligible for the ACA member rates should they wish to attend the conference. Follow this link for further information

International Career Development Conference - Cape Town, South Africa

The theme for the 2011 International Career Guidance Conference, running from 19-21 October 2011, is “Career Guidance and Development Practices around the World”. The conference promises to provide a rich learning experience for delegates in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow this link for further information

Productivity and Participation – addressing the balance

Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) is hosting their 6th Annual Conference: Productivity and Participation – addressing the balance Wednesday 24 August, 2011 at Grand Hyatt, Mayfair Ballroom 123 Collins Street, Melbourne. Welcome to conference reception will be held the night before on Tuesday 23rd August, 2011 at the same venue. Follow this link for further information

AHRI National Convention - 20% Discount for CDAA Members

The 2011 AHRI National Convention brings together a group of outstanding leaders from national and international business, academic and government spheres. Speakers include Dr Kjell Nordström, Lois P. Frankel, Dave Ulrich, Wendy Ulrich, Vineet Nayar, Li Cunxin, Jane Goodal, and Bernard Salt. Further information about the convention can be found at: www.convention.ahri.com.au

Use the promotion code: CDAA2011 and take 20% of the price. Follow this link to download the registration form and use the promotional code CDAA2011

Skilling Australia and Workforce Participation Summit on 28-29 June 2011

The 6th annual Skilling Australia and Workforce Participation Summit will consider the policy framework and examine state and national challenges for skilling the Australian economy at this time. Follow this link for further information

Older workers and workability 12-13 December 2011

The Older Workers & Work Ability Conference will be held in Melbourne Australia on the 12th and 13th December 2011 at the Rendezvous Hotel. This conference brings together leading experts on older workers in Australia and Internationally to debate issues including the prolongation of working lives, age management, work ability over the life course and skills maintenance. Follow this link for further information.

20th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference (No Frills)

Ms Elizabeth McGregor, Institute Director, TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute, has been announced as a keynote and will talk about educational leadership and the challenges of solving enduring educational problems in the changing tertiary sector. Follow this link for further information

Articles and Papers

Workforce participation and non-participation among baby boomers in Australia - A profile from HILDA data. by Cathy Gong and Justine McNamara from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
Australian vocational education and training statistics: apprentices and trainees 2010 - December quarter - NCVER

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