Monday, December 8, 2008

COMMUNITY ACTIVE CAREERS NEWS

New resources and news:

A THREE PART SERIES ON PARAMEDICS from Skills One, refer to the below links for further information:
http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/6/Hospitality-Tourism-Services/Video/1026/0/Paramedics-On-Call-Part-1/
http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/6/Hospitality-Tourism-Services/Video/1027/0/Paramedics-On-Call-Part-2/
http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/6/Hospitality-Tourism-Services/Video/1028/0/Paramedics-On-Call-Part-3/

TRADE TRAINING CENTRES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM – Phase I successful projects. Schools that are interested in applying for Round Two (2009) funding must lodge an expression of interest via the Schools Entry Point on the DEEWR website between 31 October and 12 December 2008. The date for provision of the full application will be advised by DEEWR.
http://www.tpatwork.com/ViewArticle.asp?articleid=3359

RECENTLY DECLARED TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS To view in each state and territory: http://www.aatinfo.com.au/_Other/TPsummary27nov2008.pdf?cfid=411921&cftoken=eff4b8a6419e3198-E1622EB4-AB69-343B-D4150B481B648E1A

HEALTH SERVICES GET A E-BOOST Innovative e-learning projects around the country are helping to give frontline health and community services staff the vital skills they need to take care of their patients
http://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/e6405b72eeaa102aedc0/nc/a7f9739558e3ef8e0a16/interface.html

SKILLSONE

SkillsOne headed to the Pilbara regions in Western Australia to find out just what's involved in mining. The Skills one video team visited Fortescue Mines with over 30 videos sharing what's involved in mining - from the railway operators to those who load the iron ore for the ship to China - and even graphic design.

To view these informative video's please click on the below link. Or visit the Skillsone which has a informative website for Students, Teachers, Employers, Parents and Career Advisors, covering career expo's, courses, articles, events, plus much more.
Its well worth a visit to: www.skillsone.com.au


CAREER ADVICE AUSTRALIA WEB SITE

The career advice website offers information for Youth, Parents, Schools & Industry.
There are Career Advice Australia Providers Australia wide, with various roles:
Local Community Partnerships:
work with schools, businesses and community organisations to help you gain skills, experience and advice relating to jobs and career development
Regional Industry Career Advisers:
compile up-to-date information about career opportunities where you live.
National Industry Career Specialists:
represent the major industry sectors ad help you to understand the bigger picture.
Youth Pathways:
help young people who are having trouble staying in school or moving on to further education, training or employment.
Connections:
help young people who have left school and who face major barriers to returning by finding ways for them to learn through more flexible education and training options.
For Youth aged between 13 & 19
years of age this is a great time to be thinking of your future:
Not sure what to do? Get a Job? Get a Trade? Further Study? Struggling?
Career Advice Australia providers can help you get to know your options & figure out
whats right for you.
Check out the search transtions services directory to locate providers in your area (http://transitdirectory.dest.gov.au)

ADOPT A SCHOOL - CASE STUDIES

The above website is a direct link to current case studies of the
Adopt a School Program
These case studies are inclusive of the below listed projects:
* Big W offers apprenticeships & employment
* Innovative project introduces students to agriculture & broadcasting
* Food technology course develops into Adopt a School Project
* Local business get websites, students get experience
These are just some examples of Adopt a School Projects, for further
programs/information & case studies please access through the above web link.

PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE

Website: http://www.peopleforthefuture.com.au/



* The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA has designed this site for you to explore the career possibilities in the resources sector.
* Use the CAREER FINDER to see if a career pathway in minerals or oil and gas can help you achieve what you want and take you where you want to go.
* Select those jobs that interest you and discover the range of duties performed and skills required for each job.
* Explore the links to find out where you can acquire the necessary qualifications for the jobs you have selected.


Check out the quick link at the bottom of the page titled "CAREERS TAG CLOUD"


There is currently a competition for students & other to provide feedback on the site.