| 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:
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| Australian Journal of Career Development - Special Offer for Members |
 20% discount off your first year subscription
10% for renewal subscriptions
3 issues per year
Autumn,Winter, Spring
- Features articles about the activities of career professionals, current theory, practice and policy in career education and the latest research in all aspects of career development
- Platforms issues in occupational guidance, labour market trends, the professional development needs of career practitioners and how they might deliver the best service to clients
Australia’s national journal of career development is ideal for teachers, counsellors and advisers, careers officers in universities, TAFEs, human resource managers, government departments, researchers and academics.
Download the order form here (to access this you will need to log into the CDAA website using your email address as username and membership number as a password).
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| 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
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| 2011 myfuture Video Competition |
The 2011 myfuture Video Competition is now open for registrations. Entrants can win up to $10,000!
Young people, aged 12 to 25 are invited to enter a video about an occupation which can be published on www.myfuture.edu.au, Australia’s national career information and exploration service.
For further information regarding the competition visit www.myfuture.edu.au/videocomp |
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DEEWR Scholarships for Career Advisers applications now open |
The DEEWR Scholarships for Career Advisers program has been extended to include a 2012 round. Applications are now open and will close 8 July 2011.
The Industry Placement Scholarships provide $10,000 to enable a short-term industry placement to further successful applicants’ skills or knowledge of workplaces, industry sectors and/or occupations. The Study Scholarships provide $5,000 for successful applicants to undertake post graduate study in the career education field in 2011.
Both types of scholarships are available to career advisers/practitioners at Australian schools, TAFEs and universities.
There are a small number of scholarships available for career advisers who are employed by other organisations providing career advice to or assisting young people with their transitions (for example Career Information Centres are therefore eligible to apply).
Visit www.deewr.gov.au/scholarshipsforcareeradvisers/ or email careerscholarships@esa.edu.au. |
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| ADF Job Profile - Advertisement |
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A Weapons Electrical Aircraft (WEA) Officer is challenged with the responsibility of the electronic, and communication systems of the Navy's fleet of sophisticated helicopters, their integrated weapons systems, unmanned target aircraft and flight simulators.
While working in a stimulating and dynamic environment you may be assigned to any of the following areas:
- Integrated Logistics Management of specific weapons systems;
- Aircraft and weapons systems project development;
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- Software systems analysis; and
- Squadron Senior Engineering
For more information visit: www.defencejobs.gov.au/navy/Jobs/AerospaceEngineerWeaponsElectricalAircraft/
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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 |
| 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
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| 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 |
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