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.