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1. SUCCESSFUL TENDERING FOR RTO GRANTS and FUNDING
A practical approach for RTOs to improve the chance of success when applying for grants and funding

This workshop will provide an overview of the funding sources that could be applied to RTO’s and sample funding applications with related hands-on activities. Participants will become more aware of how to ensure criteria are met, what selection panels look for, and other ways to maximise success.

Presenter: Janene Piip

Janene is a Marketing and Business Development Award winner who has made it her business focus to assist organisations in finding and accessing funding. Over the past 15 years she has helped organisations access millions of dollars and has lost track of the total amount!

With a background in education, Janene has worked in schools and in the VET sector with responsibility for managing the Productivity Places Program and other Commonwealth tenders.

Janene now co-manages an on-line Grants and Tenders newsletter to put VET providers in touch with national funding opportunities and with tender writing consultants.

When: Wednesday14 April, 9.30am – 12.30pm (with refreshments)
Where: The Rendezvous Allegra, 55 Waymouth Street Adelaide
Fee: Members $80 (incl GST) Non-Members $140 (incl GST)

Payment in advance and bookings essential. Limited places so book early to avoid missing out!

Please register by Friday 9 April 2010

Please click here to register for this event

For more information, contact ACPET SA sa [at] acpet [dot] edu [dot] au (by email), ph: 08 8221 5190 or fax: 08 8221 5193

2. ACPET Higher Education Forum
A Changing Context - Have your say!

The ACPET Higher Education Forum will address current developments in Higher Education, including national issues related to the formation of TEQSA and ACPET’s proposed Higher Education Benchmarking Tool, as well as sharing local perspectives in this rapidly changing context.

Participants will be invited to participate, ask questions, discuss key issues and share experiences, enabling ACPET to canvass member views and perspectives in order to better represent them.

This Forum is for ACPET member Higher Education providers and members who are planning to become Higher Education providers in the future.

Speakers:
Andrew Smith - CEO, ACPET
Martin Cass - Deputy Chair, ACPET National Board
Param Abraham - ACPET Higher Education Subcommittee & SA State Committee
Ben Vivekanandan - ACPET Manager, Policy and Research

When: Wednesday 28 April, 4pm - 6.30pm (including networking and refreshments)
Where: Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square Adelaide
Fee: Members $33(incl GST)

Payment in advance and bookings essential
Register on-line by Monday 23 April 2010: click here to register for this event
For more information contact sa [at] acpet [dot] edu [dot] au (ACPET SA) Ph: 8221 5190 Fax: 8221 5193
 

3. International Education Seminar
Offshore Market Development: Opportunities and Approaches

When: Wednesday 12 May, 9.15am for 9.30 – 12.00
Where: The Rendezvous Allegra, 55 Waymouth Street Adelaide
Fee: Members $88 Non-members $155

This seminar will address the current opportunities for International Offshore Education, including key markets and program areas, diverse models and delivery methodologies, and the respective regulatory requirements.

A practical case study example will enable participants to hear about a member’s experience off shore, with opportunities for questions and discussion.

Speakers:
Kay Ganley, ACPET National Chair & CEO Charlton Brown
Steve Quirk, ACPET International Engagement Manager
AUSTRADE
DFEEST

Register on-line by 7 May 2010: click here to register for this event
For more information contact sa [at] acpet [dot] edu [dot] au (ACPET SA) Ph: 8221 5190 Fax: 8221 5193
 

4. Workforce Development Plans: Implications for Training Providers

Want to know about key state and national priorities for skills and workforce development to inform your business planning?

Come and hear about current and emerging policy commitments and program plans, including regulatory changes and funding implications, with a focus on key industry skill areas and occupational demand, and accompanying changes to skilled migration targeting.

Guest Speaker:
Chris Harrison - Director Workforce Planning and Policy, DFEEST

When: Thursday 3 June, 10am – 12.00 noon (morning tea provided)
Where: The Rendezvous Allegra, 55 Waymouth Street Adelaide
Fee: $33 members, $55 non-members

Register on-line by Friday 28 May 2010: Click here to register for this event
For more information contact sa [at] acpet [dot] edu [dot] au (ACPET SA) Ph: 8221 5190 Fax: 8221 5193