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  • Youth Futures Summit

    • 20 Apr 2020
    • Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Ave, Richmond, VIC 3002

    Youth Futures Summit


    POSTPONED- NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

    The Youth Futures Summit is a 2-day event at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) that will bring together hundreds of people nationally from diverse sectors and communities. 

    This Summit seeks to understand the problems and challenges young people face today in education, employment, and transitions from education to employment.

    The Summit will:

    • Draw together people from multiple sectors and communities that are reflective of the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs that make up all of Australia
    • Be co-presented, co-attended and shaped by young people
    • Deep-dive into the challenges and identify what the solutions should be
    • Explore a number of different areas from education, training, job services, young workers' rights, and what the future of work will look like

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  • 2020 QTA Annual General Meeting

    • 21 Apr 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • TELECONFERENCE (Details available shortly)
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    PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19, QTA is taking steps to run the AGM by Teleconference.  More details in relation to joining the AGM by teleconference will be available shortly.

    Members and guests are hereby advised of the convening of the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Trucking Association Ltd.

    All members/guests are eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting. 

    A copy of the NOTICE OF MEETING including Board Nomination Form and Proxy Form can be downloaded from the below links.

    Register your attendance no later than Friday, 17th April 2020.

    Should you have any questions about the Annual General Meeting or about nominating for the Board of Directors for the 2020 year, please contact the QTA office on 07 3394 4388 or email admin@qta.com.au. 

    NOTE:   It is anticipated this meeting will proceed as planned, however we will be following any official recommendations/directives in relation to the management of the Coronavirus and Public Events.  Should a government directive issue in relation to public events, QTA will seek to hold the meeting by teleconference.  We will keep you informed should this occur.

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  • AVETRA Conference - 20/20 vision for VET: Research at the centre of future policy and practice

    • 23 Apr 2020
    • 24 Apr 2020
    • Melbourne, VIC

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    Save the Date for the AVETRA Conference

    POSTPONED - NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

    '20/20 vision for VET: Research at the centre of future policy and practice'

    Keynote speakers confirmed so far:

    • Professor Stephanie Allais - Research Chair of Skills Development, University of the Witwatersrand and Special Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Training.
    • Professor Rod McDonald - Principal, Ithaca Consulting and former Special Advisor to the Australian National Training Authority; author of seminal report on VET research: No Small Change.

    Further keynote speakers and expert panellists to be announced. A Call for Papers will be issued soon.

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  • Queensland Small Business Month 2020

    • 01 May 2020
    • 31 May 2020
    • Queensland

    QLD Small Business Month 2020


    Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) 2020 is one of the most important events on the Queensland business calendar, QSBM 2020 will provide small business owners with opportunities to learn and acquire new ideas, skills and tools to take their businesses to the next level.

    HOW TO GET INVOLVED

    Apply for a Queensland Small Business Month Grant
    Grants of up to $5,000 to host an event, project or initiative that will benefit small businesses in the community.

    Host an event
    Host an event in your region and register it on the Business Queensland events calendar. This can include events, conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars, podcasts, awards, training or other activities.

    Attend an event
    Take part in events to help you transform your small business and network with your small business community.

    Click here for more information on Queensland Small Business Month 2020.


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  • Gold Coast Careers Festival 2020

    • 13 May 2020
    • 14 May 2020
    • Gold Coast Event Centre, Cnr of Jim Griffiths Way & Racecourse Dr, Bundall, QLD 4217

    Gold Coast Careers Festival


    The annual Gold Coast Careers Festival is the largest and most comprehensive careers event on the Gold Coast and one of the largest in Queensland. The Festival will take place from Wednesday 13 to Thursday 14 May 2020 at the Gold Coast Event Centre, Bundall.

    With over 60 exhibitors, including some of the city’s biggest employers, the Gold Coast Careers Festival draws thousands of career seekers every year. Explore your study pathways and career opportunities with practical advice from industry professionals and education experts.
     
    This free event features dynamic, interactive displays and presentations with representatives from South East Queensland’s finest education and training providers including Griffith University, Bond University, Southern Cross University, TAFE Queensland and many others.

    The Gold Coast Careers Festival is presented by Study Gold Coast.


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  • 2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference

    • 14 May 2020
    • 15 May 2020
    • RACV Torquay Resort, 1 Great Ocean Road, Torquay VIC 3228

    2020 VDC Teaching and Learning Conference

    POSTPONED - NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

    The 2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference will be held on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2020 at the popular RACV Torquay Resort on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The VDC has provided an annual teaching and learning conference for the past 14 years. The aim has been to focus on national and state strategic issues fundamental to excellent vocational education and training practice.

    The 2020 Conference program will consist of highly interactive concurrent workshops as well as high-profile keynote presentations on the theme of VET teaching and learning strategies for engaging with industry and learners. This follows the 2019 Conference vibrant success, with practitioners from public, private and community providers engaged, entertained and enthused.

    Registrations opening soon. 

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  • National Careers Week 2020

    • 18 May 2020
    • 25 May 2020
    • National

    National Careers Week 2020

    National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia and aims to celebrate careers, career development, career development services, and career development practitioners and to promote the economic, social and personal benefits of career development.

    Career development is a process of managing learning, work and leisure to progress through life. It includes gaining and using the skills and knowledge needed to plan and make informed decisions about education, training, and work. Everyday decisions and priorities affect career development. Ultimately, career development is about much more than jobs – it is about how to live your life.

    The objectives of National Careers Week are to:

    • Develop community awareness of the concept, benefit, and value of career development.
    • Raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and broaden horizons about careers.
    • Highlight the need for ongoing reskilling and upskilling to support careers throughout life.
    • Identify the changing nature of work and its impact on all Australians.
    • Showcase industries and the career opportunities available in them.
    • Provide opportunities to partner with key stakeholders.

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  • 2020 Skills Conference

    • 11 Jun 2020
    • Dockside Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf, Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW

    2020 Skills Conference

    POSTPONED - NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

    The Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT will be hosting the 2020 Skills Conference in Sydney on 11 June 2020.

    The 2020 Skills Conference continues to build on previous years themes to ensure as an industry we keep Vocational Education and Training high on the government agenda. This years theme will be “Making VET great again”

    The Skills Conference will provide a deeper engagement with the issues and ideas on the skills agenda and give the interests of employers and apprentices more weight in public debate.

    The conference is designed to maximise skills policy exchange and debate via keynote presentations, moderated panel discussions, as well as formal speeches by prominent and relevant industry spokespeople.


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  • Tertiary Studies Expo and QLD Work & Skills Expo

    • 18 Jul 2020
    • 10:00 AM
    • 19 Jul 2020
    • 4:00 PM
    • Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds QLD

    Brisbane TSXPO

    Get expert advice at the Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) incorporating the Queensland Work & Skills Expo for your transition from education to employment.

    TSXPO is a fantastic opportunity to find all of the information you need to kick start or redirect your career and find information all under the one roof!

    TSXPO is suitable for a range of visitors including – 

    • High school students and their parents,
    • Mature age and post graduate students,
    • Career seekers of ALL ages,
    • Employers looking for staff training.

    This FREE event will be held at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds on 18-19 July 2020. 

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  • Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo

    • 21 Jul 2020
    • Venue 114, Bokarina, QLD

    Sunshine Coast Careers Expo

    Get expert advice during the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo for your transition from education to employment.

    Entry to the Expo is FREE for ALL visitors!! 

    The Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo is a must for anyone interested in starting, changing or upgrading their career including – high school students and their parents, mature age and post graduate students, career seekers of ALL ages, employers looking for staff training and others.

    This annual event held at Venue 114 offers a wealth of information for visitors including –

    • Access the latest careers, course study and employment options.
    • Advice on enrolment procedures.
    • Talk to local and national employers.
    • Opportunity to talk to admissions staff.
    • Meet with interstate and overseas exhibitors.
    • Info on bursaries, scholarship and application procedures.
    • Compare courses from different providers.
    • Students services, GAP and exchange programs.

    This FREE event will take place on 21 July 2020 at Venue 114, Bokarina, from 10am-2pm and 3pm-6pm.

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  • Townsville Careers Expo

    • 03 Aug 2020
    • Townsville Stadium, 40-48 Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale, QLD 4811

    Townsville Careers Expo

    Get expert advice for your transition from education to employment.

    Entry to the Expo is FREE for ALL visitors!! 

    The Townsville Careers Expo is a must for anyone interested in starting, changing or upgrading their career including – high school students and their parents, mature age and post graduate students, career seekers of ALL ages, employers looking for staff training and others.

    This annual free community Townsville Careers Expo offers a wealth of information for visitors including –

    • Access the latest careers, course study and employment options.
    • Advice on enrolment procedures.
    • Talk to local and national employers.
    • Opportunity to talk to admissions staff.
    • Meet with interstate and overseas exhibitors.
    • Info on bursaries, scholarship and application procedures.
    • Compare courses from different providers
    • Students services, GAP and exchange programs

    This FREE event will take place on 3 August 2020 at the Townsville Stadium from 9.30am-1.30pm and 3.30pm-6.30pm.

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  • An Orchestra of Ideas

    • 24 Aug 2020
    • Darling Harbour Theatre, International Convention Centre, Sydney NSW

    An Orchestra of Ideas

    National Skills Week 2020 Headline Event

    Composition and Exhibition of successful ideas, practices, and innovations in the Vocational Education and Skills Arena.

    An Event, creative in its delivery, NOT just a Conference! One Day Only.

    What to expect
    Bringing together leaders and innovators in VET and Skills Training to share their knowledge, ignite passion and to build on successful ideas and opportunities that will enable Australia to thrive, meet the skills needs of industry and advance Australia’s competitiveness and global opportunity.

    The program is designed for Vocational and Skills Educators, Career Advisors, Transition Officers, Senior Pathways, and Tertiary Practitioners who are drivers of change, looking for proven innovative ideas to address the challenges of engaging people in VET.

    The program is designed to meet the teacher identified Professional Development (PD) standards in teaching. An innovative and engaging program for attendees and  VET Stakeholders through showcases, film,  music, experts in industry,  delivery and outcomes, combining face to face and digital resources to maximise the sharing of knowledge.

    This is a must attend for those wanting to build on their knowledge and skills in  professional practice. Additionally it provides the opportunity to inspire change in colleagues, expand networks with fellow educators, industry and other VET stakeholders.

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  • National Skills Week

    • 24 Aug 2020
    • 30 Aug 2020

    National Skills Week 2020


    Now moving into its tenth year, National Skills Week will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week is dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential and how they can contribute to a successful, modern economy.

    Past years achieved much, with unparalleled media coverage accompanied by the practical inclusions of over 500 known events taking place across the country delivering engaging and inspirational messages, promoting the VET sector generally.

    Click on the link below for more information about the week and how you can get involved.

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  • Queensland Training Awards 2020

    • 12 Sep 2020
    • 6:00 PM
    • Great Hall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane, QLD

    Queensland Training Awards 2020


    The prestigious Queensland Training Awards, which celebrates top achievers in training in this state, will celebrate its 59th year in 2020.

    Across 14 categories, the awards recognise individuals and organisations that strive for and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training (VET).

    The awards showcase all that's great about VET in Queensland, with categories for apprentices, trainees, vocational students, teachers and trainers, as well as training providers and employers.

    Nominations are now open and close 31 March 2020 - Nominate now

    Regional finals will be held in July, with the State Gala Dinner to be held on 12 September 2020 in Brisbane.

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  • 2020 National VET Conference

    • 17 Sep 2020
    • 18 Sep 2020
    • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218

    National VET Conference 2020

    POSTPONED - NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

    The 2020 National VET Conference is Velg Training’s 14th National Conference specifically designed for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

    It will be held on the 17th and 18th of September 2020, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (with pre-conference Master Classes available on Wednesday 16th).

    The theme for #2020NVC is Vision for the Future which will be explored through an exciting range of presentations designed for VET practitioners across the sector.  

    VET will play a pivotal role in skilling Australia’s future workforce, and this event is designed to assist VET Practitioners in proactively focussing on the future.

    The #2020NVC will provide attendees with the opportunity to engage in both plenary and elective sessions. Delegates will be exposed to informative presenters and a wide variety of topics, opportunities to meet with product and service providers and to network with peers from across Australia.


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  • Women in Adult & Vocational Education Forum 2020

    • 10 Oct 2020
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VET Development Centre, Level 8, 379 Colins Street, VIC

    WAVE Forum 2020

    The Women in Adult Vocational Education (WAVE) Forum 2020 will be held in Melbourne on 21 October 2020.

    This forum will feature keynote speakers, panels and the chance to discuss ways women can influence decisions so that women's needs are the focus for policy around women's involvement in Adult and Vocational Education and not just economic or skills shortage determinants.

    When: 21 October 2020, 10am-5pm

    Where: VET Development Centre, Level 8, 379 Collins St, Melbourne VIC

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  • 2020 VET CEO Conference

    • 16 Oct 2020
    • QT Gold Coast Hotel, 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

    2020 VET CEO Conference


    In support of what it takes to run a successful RTO, and back by popular demand, Velg Training will once again be hosting the VET CEO Conference on 16 October 2020.

    The event will encourage, motivate and validate your current practices and deliver content that is thought-provoking and relevant to your future.  We want to help you develop a shared vision and strengthen your network. We recognise that owning and managing an RTO goes beyond maintaining compliance and developing training and assessment materials!

    The program will be tailored specifically to address the needs of not only CEOs but senior leaders and key decision makers of an RTO, to explore critical components of future-proofing your business.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this exclusive event in 2020! It offers fantastic opportunities to Take Charge: Be inspired by thought leaders and explore approaches that could help shape the direction of your RTO.


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  • VET Training and Assessment Summit 2020

    • 21 Oct 2020
    • 23 Oct 2020
    • Rydges World Square Hotel, 389 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
    VET Summit 2020


    What is the VET Training and Assessment Summit 2020?

    Lecture-based training is tedious, disengaging and unproductive; but participant-centred and work-based learning models can turn VET training into an innovative experience, where students can develop relevant skills and have fun in the process. 

    The VET Training and Assessment Summit is the only conference in Australia that focuses on the foundational elements that every trainer and VET professional should comprehend: Instructional Design - Training Delivery - Competency-Assessment - Learning technologies.

    The Summit will be held:

    Pre-summit workshops: 21-22 October 2020

    Summit: 23 October 2020

    Where: Rydges World Square Hotel, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000


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