Friday, December 12, 2008

"Skilling Australia for the Future 2008"

Dear TDN

NCOSS has made available a report providing a synthesis of feedback received on the Productivity Places Program. This initiative has been introduced by the Federal Government to lift workforce participation and productivity. The report also includes views from key stakeholders obtained through consultation. By clicking on the link you will be able to download the document.

http://ncoss.org.au/projects/enews/downloads/FeedbackReportonDiscussionPaper30July2008.pdf

MF

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

"Training Organisations need HR"

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has recently published a paper comparing the public and private RTOs in their HR systems to cope with skills shortages.

Also, RTOs report that the level of competition in the training market is very high. In order to cope with these changes, innovation and developing niche markets are the most common strategies.

You can see the full report by clicking on the link: http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr04025ra6.pdf

MF

Friday, December 5, 2008

Facilitators network - Monday 8th DECEMBER, 2008 “Wildcard: Celebrating the Experience of Facilitation” - Monday 8th December

Dear TDN members

You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 8th DECEMBER, 2008 which will run in conjunction with the ICEL conference.

http://www.education.uts.edu.au/icel/

We'll use our trademark 'Wildcard' format where several guest facilitators step up on the night and share facilitation activities – aimed at reviewing, celebrating and acknowledging our diverse learning for the year.

Venue: Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street. Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium foot bridge, walk straight ahead to room 580.

Time: from 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp

Cost: participants are required to make $5 contribution to cover tea and coffee expenses

See you there

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Social and economic trends in NSW - NCOSS report

Dear TDN

The purpose of this document is to support NCOSS pre budget submission and provide a summaryof key social and economic trends in NSW. It is a great resource.


http://www.ncoss.org.au/resources/081202-Social-and-Economic-Trends-in-NSW-2008.pdf

MF