successful projects of 2009

Over the course of 2009 the LCP-region 171 have provided events that encouraged thought in students in regards to career exploration. The events were a huge success with positive feedback being received from the majority of the participants.

Careers Carousel

We held three careers carousels in 2009, one in each term with the exception of fourth term. The average attendance for the carousels was approximately 60 students. Students were able to select three out of six industry speakers to learn more about what it is like to work in that industry.

A Careers Carousel-how to guide was developed to assist schools and community based organisations plan their own version of the careers carousel. All schools in the Fremantle/Melville district have received a copy of the guide, if you would like to receive a copy please contact Chris (LCP Coordinator) at Bridging The Gap on 9434 6575

Bus Tour for Parents

A successful bus tour for parents was held in September 2009. Parents were provided with practical knowledge of industry that would allow them to provide more career development support to their children. The first component of the bus tour was a visit to Austal Ships, the parents were guided through the workshops and witnessed ships in varying stages of development while learning of the trades that are involved in the industry. The second component was a tour of the Fremantle prison to prepare the parents for the final component which was a presentation from the Department of Corrective Services on careers within the department. Parents were able to gain additional advice and support during the tour from a number of youth specialists from the Department of Education and Training and Challenger TAFE.

A Bus Tour for Parents-how to guide was developed to assist schools and organisations to develop their own version, this was sent to all schools in the Fremantle/Melville region, select schools from the Rockingham/Kwinana area and a variety of community based organisations. If you would like to receive a copy please contact Chris (LCP Coordinator) at Bridging The Gap on 9434 6575.

Abilities Pathways Program

The LCP coordinated the Abilities Pathways Program (Transboomers). This program allowed students with disabilities to gain a certificate I in Transport and Logistics and practical experience in the industry by work placement. Twenty students attended the program in 2009 with only a few not completing the full certificate.

For further information on how the Abilities Pathways Program works or to register your interest, please contact Chris at Bridging The Gap on 9434 6575.

Zoo visit

In early December we coordinated a visit to the Perth Zoo with the Aboriginal students from Willeton Senior High School. The visit included the students entering and working in the Tortoise enclosure and speaking to the keeper about what is involved in working at the zoo. Students participated in a problem solving activity that educated them on issues relating to biodiversity.

CAREER CAROUSEL 10TH NOVEMBER 2009

The next careers carousel will be held on the 10th of November 2009. These carousels have been an informative event for students from year 8 to year 12. The Carousel's have select industry representatives presenting career pathways within their industry.

Being the final Carousel for 2009, there will be door prizes on offer for schools that attend this event, including packages from:

The Real Game Series

Try it for Five DVD's

At the Helm Facilitiator Guide

For schools that are interested in participating in this carousel, for timetable, booking and futher information, please contact:

Chris Stent
LCP Coordinator
BRIDGING THE GAP INC
Email: chris.stent@bridgingthegap.org.au
Tel: 08 9434 6575


(Please note: if transportation is of concern please contact Chris Stent, who may be able to assist).

CAREER CAROUSEL

NEXT CAROUSEL TO BE HELD: 3RD SEPTEMBER 2009

@

Murdoch University, South Street.

The Careers Carousel is an innovative and informative program for students to seek information on the varying career's in their field of interest and/or a chance to explore career options in fields they may have not yet considered. The past Carousel's have received positive and supportive feedback from students who attended as well as industry presenters.

Industry representatives and employers from a wide range of fields will once again be sharing thier industry expertise and knowledge with regard to career development.

The industries being represented in the September Carousel are:

Defence Services

Beauty

Retail

Hospitality/Chef

Engineering Trades

Vet Nursing

Bookings / Expression of Interest are now being taken by your LCP,

so do not hesitate to contact:

Chris Stent,

email: chris.stent@bridgingthegap.org.au, or

Tel: 08 9434 6575.

Dont let your students be the ones to miss out on this fantastic and innovative opportunity to discover and explore their future career pathways.

ART COMPETITION - CAREER DEVELOPMENT

"WIN GREAT PRIZES"

Enter the

Career Development Art Contest

To enter all you need to do is to draw or paint something to do with a career, you may choose to do a poster that educates people on the benefits of career development or paint/draw a picture of what represents your chosen career.

The possibilites are endless, you can use this as an opportunity to research a career you may be interested in, and passionate about.

Examples are:

Law Enforcement: - paint/draw a police hat, car or handcuffs.

Shipbuilding: - draw/paint a ship or anchor.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2009

Winner announced: Friday 16th October 2009

For further information contact:

Chris Stent

Local Community Partnership Coordinator

Tel: 08 9434 6575

Email: chris.stent@bridgingthegap.org.au

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS & INFORMATION SESSIONS

CURTIN UNIVERSITY:
Open Day: 16th August 2009, 10am to 4pm. Kent Street, Bentley

MURESK OPEN DAY:
Open Day: 6th September 2009. Northam

ECU JOONDALUP OPEN DAY:
19th July 2009, 10am to 3pm, Joondalup Drv, Joondalup.
* Prospective Student Information Evening: 3rd November 2009 @6.30pm, Building 32, Room 32.101, Joondalup Campus.
* Occupational Therapy - information evening, 16th September 2009 @ 6pm, Building 21.112 Joondalup Campus.
* Teacher Education - information evening, 11th August 2009 @ 6.30pm, Joondalup Campus.

ECU MOUNT LAWLEY OPEN DAY:
2nd August 2009, 10am to 3pm, Mt Lawley.
* Prospective Student Information Evening: 10th November 2009 @6.30pm, Building 15, Room 15.127, Mount Lawley Campus.


SOUTH WEST, BUNBURY:
* Nursing Demonstration Ward Tour, 20th July 2009 @4.30pm, Building 2, Bunbury Campus.

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY:
* Open Day, 30th August 2009, 10am to 4pm, 90 South St, Murdoch.
* Be a Business Student for a Day: 26 July 2009, Murdoch
* Be a Engineering & Science Student for a Day, 2nd August 2009, Murdoch
* Be a Nurse for a Day, 2nd August 2009, Peel Campus, Rockingham.
* Be a Drama Student for a Day, 16 October 2009, Murdoch.

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY: 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle. (tel: 08 9443 0533)
* A Day in the Life of a Student: 17th July 2009, 9am to 2pm, Fremantle.
* Open Day, 16th August 2009, 10am to 4pm, Fremantle.
* UNDA Admissions Information & Course Info: 1st September 2009, 6.15pm Foley Hall, Fremantle.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA - 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.
* Open Day, 9th August 2009, 10am to 4pm.
* A day in the LIfe of an Astronomy Student, 14th July 2009, 9am. Yrs 11 & 12.
* National Science Week: 15th to 23rd August 2009,
* Triple S Fair - Free Science Fare, 10th August 2009, Yrs 7 to 10.
* Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences, 1st November 2009
* Primary Industry Science - Student Camp - 1st December 2009
* Primary Industry Science - Two Day teacher PD program.

ONE SKY, MANY PATHS

INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The program is run by Challenger TAFE providing training for 20 young Aboriginal men and 20 young Aboriginal women.

If you are aged between 16 and 24 years, would you like to learn what it takes to become a good leader, develop the qualities & skills necessary for leadership in your community / school / home, then this program is worth consideration:

For further information email: youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au, additional information and nomination form can be found at: www.communities.wa.gov.au/youth or phone: 08 96217 8700.

Deadline for applications is 5pm 17th July 2009.

INFORMATION MORNING @ CANNING COLLEGE

WHEN: Tuesday 16th of June - 9am to 11.30am

WHERE: Canning College - Marquis Street, Bentley.

WHY? To give you an overview of what Canning College offers. In the past they have formed links with community and job network groups, regarding provision of pathways for students into work and further studies.

WHAT? Includes a tour of the College, overview of different courses from lecturers & morning tea.

RSVP: to Jessica by email: jscott@canningcollege.wa.edu.au or Tel: 9458 9644 by June 12th.

UNEARTHING PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE

The "UNEARTHING PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE" conference is being held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex 15th to 16th of June. A great opportunity to find out what is happening in the resources industry. For further details please refer to the website: www.peopleforthefuture.com.au/events.

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA WA DIVISION - AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING 2009

This award is for outstanding contribution to students learning in engineering & related subjects. It recognises & celebrates an individual secondary school teacher who has demonstrated excellence in applying the principals of engineering in the class room, enhancing the learning experiences of their students and increasing the community awareness of the value of engineering to society.

This award is aimed at raising the profile of teaching in the area of engineering and related subjects, providing public recognition to the award winner. The award will comprise a certificate and cash prize of $5,000 for the individual teacher and $5,000 for engineering related projects at the teachers school.

To nominate a candidate and/or for further information of this award, eligibility for entry and selection criteria please contact:

Engineers Australia WA Division
712 Murray Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005

EMAIL: jlake@engineersaustralia.org.au

Nominations to be addressed to : Janice Lake.

Nominations close: 19th June 2009

FOCUS ON ........ CHANGE MANAGEMENT

The Australian Financial Review Case Studies with Business News

Part of the Business Studies/Commerce curriculum concentrates on managing change effectively - and this is a vital part of business success. The Australian Financial Review Case Studies with Business News features the following case studies which focus on change management. Have a look at these:

Web Address: www.afrbiz.com.au

Australia Post - Building the logistics of a nation.

BOC - Promoting Gas & Gear through effective change management

Coates - Building a culture of safety

Coca-Cola - Make every drop matter

Meat & Livestock Australia - Minimising the beef industry's impact on climate change

Sensis - Enhancing Yellow's advertising format

WorleyParsons - The benefits of global expansion

There is also a PowerPoint presentation on change management and the process of managing change written around the BOC case study. This is available in the BOC Learning Activities section

CAREERS CAROUSEL 2009

The first of four Careers Carousel for 2009 was held on the 20th of March at Murdoch University and proved to be a great success; providing a direct and informative industry career resource for nearly 65 students from various participating schools in our local region. There were six industries ((greatifully)) represented.

Transport and Logistics: Australian Wool Handlers

Defence: Defence Force Recruiting

Community Services: Bridging the Gap Inc

Retail: Woolworths

Information Technology: Raytheon

Brick/Block Laying: Australian Brick & Block Laying Training Foundation

Feedback from students, their teachers and the presenters indicates that the Carousel was a positive experience for all.

Our thanks go to these companies that gave their time to represent their industry and for providing young people with an informed insight into possible career pathways within their industry. Thanks also go to the participating schools that supported the Careers Carousel and we look forward to seeing you at the next Careers Carousel.

The second Careers Carousel will be held on the 26th of May 2009, interested parties can contact Alice Williams, email: alice.williams@bridgingthegap.org.au or telephone: (08) 9434 6575. Please also contact Alice should you have any requests to see a particular industry present at the future Carousels.

BRAZILIANO COFFEE MICROBUSINESS SCHOOLS CHALLENGE 2009

The Braziliano Coffee Micro-business Schools Challenge is setting the challenge for metropolitian schools to develop and operate a micro business for 12 weeks based around Braziliano Coffee.

The schools will be judged on overall business practice, OH&S, school participation & inclusion, marketing & sustainability.

This Challege incorporate A YOUNG GUNS JUNIOR BARISTA COMPETITION, hosted by Canning Coalition with prizes from corporate sponsors.

A coffee making training intensive course will be provided at Braziliano Coffee Academy to students participating in the program.

PRIZES:

* The winning school will win the same amount of coffee beans used during the micro-business from European Foods, to assist them in sustaining the operation.

* The winning YOUNG GUN will win a $7000 scholarship to the Australian School of Tourism & Hotel Managment.

* The runner up YOUNG GUN will win a Members Equity Bank account valued at $500.

For more information please contact Adrian Knox, Project Officer by email: adrian.knox@canningcoalition.org.au or by phone: 08 9258 6132. (Expression of interest forms must be completed & returned by C.O.B. 6th March 2009

THE REAL GAME SERIES for 2009

The Real Game is a series of six programs for students aged 8 to 18 years & adults. Designed for group work within a class room enviroment, this program gives young people a practice run at being an adult while they're still in school - something that feels like the real world they'll soon be part of.

These games are informative & effective at increasing students understanding of the world of work, and their future roles in it. The games are designed to be delivered cross curricular or through career education, society & environment or health & physical education.

The WA Department of Education & Training provides FREE of charge training sessions for teachers who wish to delivery any of the programs in the Real Game Series.

For a copy of the 2009 Real Game Series Training Schedule and Registration form please email: laura.wood@bridgingthegap.org.au.

CAREERS IN AVIATION, AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

AVALON 2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM

12TH MARCH 2009

CAREERS IN AVIATION, AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT:

HEATHER RING (03) 5282 0500

EMAIL: hring@amda.com.au

AVALON 2009

Avalon 2009 - career in aviation, aerospace and defence, learn about career opportunities available to young people in Australia's aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. Register now at: www.airshow.com.au, for further details contact Heater Ring (03) 5282 0500, or email: hring@amda.com.au

DISCOVER HOSPITALITY

Now available is a new Web Site promoting careers in the Hospitality Industry. It is called DISCOVER HOSPITALITY, and can be viewed at: www.discoverhospitality.com.

PARENTS CAREER BLOG

LETS TALK CAREERS, is a blogspot that has been running for the last six months, created for parents career information. To access this Blog go to: http://letstalkcareers.blogspot.com/

2009 ACS Career Adviser Seminars

The national ACS Careers Adviser Seminars are on again and ACS members are always the first to be given the opportunity to register.

These FREE seminars are a fantastic way to network with other career advisers in your area as well as with national & local industry representatives. Comprising of a series of seminrs & workshops dedicated to provideing career professionals with up-to-date industry information from an array of top recruiting organisations and further education providers.

For dates and locations, and to register for these free events visit: www.GoodUniGuide.com.au/ACS.

For further information and enquiries please contact 1800 682 133 or email acs@hobsons.com.au, alternatively visit the ACS Seminar webpage.

WA YOUTH AWARDS NOMINATIONS 2009

Acting Youth Minister John Day has urged community members to nominate an outstanding young person for the annual WA Youth Awards.

The awards were established to recognise outstanding young Western Australians aged 13 to 25 years. Entering a young person in the WA Youth Awards is a great way to showcase their strengths, abilities and achievements to the wider community & give them recognition they truly deserve.

The nomination period closes at 5pm on Friday February 20. For an entry form and/or further details of the Awards visit:

http://www.youth.wa.gov.au

Or contact the Department for Communities Office for Youth on (08) 6217 8400 or Freecall: 1800 281 116.

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH FORUM EVENT youTHINK

20th February 2009 - 1000 young Australians to link up across the nation to help direct response to violence.

The event to be held at ten different locations throughout metopolitan & regional Australia will provide over 1000 young Australians aged between 15 and 24 with the opportunity to actively contribute their views on this important topic.

The Rudd Government has invested $8million to establish the Australian Youth Forum to give young Australians the chance to express their ideas and opinions direct to Government.

Minister Ellis encouraged young people to talk to their parents and teachers about how they could best participant and to go to www.youth.gov.au/ayf to get further information about the event and to register.

youTHINK is part of the Government's commitment to ongoing engagement with young Australians.

BAKERS DELIGHT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Bakers Delight - now recruiting 500 Apprentice Bakers Australia wide. Anyone eligible to work full time in Australia over the next 3 years can apply. For further information and/or to apply visit web site: www.bakersapprentice.com.au/apprentice/index.html

STUART MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP

Western Power offers the "Stuart Morgan Scholarship" to students graduating from a regional high school or as a country boarder at a metropolitan high school. Eligible students need to intend to undertake a degree course in the field of engineering (electrical, electronics, civil/structure, IT) or commerce at a university in Perth.

For further information please refer to the web site: http://westernpower.bigredsky.com/page.php?source=23319&AdvertID=51751