Events

SPRING is a time for growth and new beginnings. The following career development events are all about unlocking the potential to grow and change our businesses while supporting our young people achieve their life, learning and work goals.

In partnership with The South Coast Regional Chambers of Commerce and Kwinana Industries Education Partnership you are invited to attend the following events.

LEARNING AND WORK EXPLORATION EVENING
WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER (6.00 PM - 9.00 PM)
Rockingham Theatre, 8 Attwell Street, Rockingham

Our fourth and final evening for 2008 will be a celebration of the many achievements over the year by students, teachers and employers in developing the skills of young people both in education and in employment. A special CONGRATULATIONS must go to Prestige Catering & Event Hire who won the 2008 Business of the Year on Saturday. Michael McCafferty will be present at the above event and any young person interested in a career in Hospitality should be there to talk to him. Brendan Carlin who won the 40 Under 40 Business Award in 2008 will also be there to talk to students and parents about his career as a master locksmith. The evening is one that links young people with employers in small business and we hope you can join us for MOCKTAILS and LIVE MUSIC to celebrate the future potential growth of business and commerce in this region.

RSVP to Mabel Laidlaw by 20th October Tel 9594 1938 mabel@dataprime.com.au



RECRUIT, TRAIN AND RETAIN EXPO
WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER (5.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Automotive Technology Skills Centre (Part of Challenger TAFE)

This expo is aimed at small business owners and industry to promote services available to assist employers to recruit, train and retain staff in this challenging labour market. Expert advice, networking and guest speakers. Can't find staff? Staff need training? Need help and don't know where to look? This expo could be the answer for you.

RSVP to Kelly Brady by 22nd October Tel 9439 0429 Kelly.Brady@kwinana.wa.gov.au



CAREERS CAFE : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER (10.00 am - 12.00 pm)
Murdoch University, Dixon Road, Rockingham

An informal discussion forum offering career information to community members and young people to enable them to get a head start in their career. Tony Baker an Environmental Health & Safety Manager with Alcoa will be joining us at the cafe to talk about the importance of science in industry and dispel the myth that white coats are confined to the lab.

RSVP to Chelsea Harris by 30th October Tel 9360 7037 kiep@murdoch.edu.au


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT : ONE DAY SEMINAR
MONDAY, 3 NOVEMBER (8.30 am - 4.30 pm)
St John of God Retreat Centre, Shoalwater

How do you motivate, inspire, lead and succeed in today's world of work? Do you have what it takes? If you want to develop the professional and leadership potential of you and your key staff then register for the above seminar. Participants will get the opportunity to network with other business and professional people working in a variety of industries and learn how to manage the change process, juggle life, work and family commitments and make successful transitions happen in their business or career.

RSVP to Mabel Laidlaw by 27th October Tel 9594 1938 mabel@dataprime.com.au