sa events
National Monday Update Issue:
1. CEDA training, skills and jobs forum
2. RPL Awareness Session and Skillsbook Training Workshops
3. IEAA Workshops – Intercultural Communication with International Students
4. Intercultural Communication with Chinese Students
5. CEDA SA Mid-year Economic & Market Review
6. ISANA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
7. Doing Business in SA – Events
8. Training Courses at the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission
1. CEDA training, skills and jobs forum:
Building the workforce to meet tomorrow's labour challenges
CEDA in partnership with DFEEST welcomes guests to the 2010 training, skills and jobs forum: building the workforce to meet tomorrow's labour challenges. The event will be held as a half day seminar from 9.30am to 2pm at the Intercontinental Adelaide.
This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain first hand understanding of the key workplace, organisational development and productivity issues and will focus on strategies and solutions for building resilient and skilled workforces.
Speakers include: Hon Jack Snelling MP (Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education), Professor Kostas Mavromaras (Director, National Institute of Labour Studies), Dr Lynn Arnold AO (CEO, Anglicare) and many more.
Date: Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Time: 9.30am for 9.45am to 2pm
Venue: Hotel Intercontinental Adelaide
North Terrace
North Terrace
Prices: CEDA member
Per person: $270
Per person: $270
Non-member
Per person: $370
DFEEST is conducting a series of workshops that provide participants with the skills to confidently assist clients identify skills and gather evidence prior to seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with an RTO.
Who should attend?
South Australia Works Career Development Services/Centre staff; Registered Training Organisations; Job Services Australia providers; Disability Employment Network providers; careers and training stakeholders
Workshop locations & times:
Port Pirie – Friday 4th June 2010
TAFE SA, Port Pirie Campus
Mary Elie St, Port Pirie SA
RPL Awareness workshop 10.00am – 12.30pm
Classroom B48
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Skillsbook hands on training 1.15pm – 3.45pm
Computer room B23
Murray Bridge – Tuesday 8th June 2010
TAFE SA, Murray Bridge Campus
Swanport Road, Murray Bridge SA
RPL Awareness workshop 10.00am – 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Skillsbook hands on training 1.15pm – 3.45pm
Adelaide – Wednesday 9 June 2010
TAFE SA, Adelaide South, Adelaide Campus
120 Currie Street, Adelaide SA
RPL Awareness workshop 10.00am – 12.30pm
Classroom E304
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Skillsbook hands on training 1.15pm – 3.45pm
Computer room E202
mbaker [at] adam [dot] com [dot] au (Click here for more information or to book) or phone 8321 9211
Intercultural Communication with Indian Students
Workshop Overview:
- Comparative learning styles in relation to Indian students
- Cultural differences and expectations
- Socio-cultural issues/values and attitudes
- Key factors that lead to conflict and misunderstanding
- Strategies for managing potential conflict situations
Date: 10 June 2010
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Venue: University of Adelaide
Level: All
Fee: $75
Workshop Overview:
- Cultural differences in communication style with a focus on mainland China
- Introduction to the Mandarin language
- Strategies for addressing challenges relating to cultural differences
Date: 15 June 2010
Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: UNISA
Level: Introductory-Intermediate
Fee: $150
5. CEDA SA Mid-year Economic & Market Review:
Understanding, analysis, discussion & review
Understanding, analysis, discussion & review
CEDA, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED), welcomes members and guests to the 2010 Mid-year Economic and Market Review. The event will be held as a half day seminar from 9am to 2pm at the Intercontinental Adelaide.
Speakers confirmed include Rob Chapman (BankSA), Peter Siebels (kpmg), Peter Vaughan (BusinessSA), Jason Kuchel (SACOME) and Mark Geraghty (Elders), with other speakers speakers to be confirmed shortly.
Date: Friday, 18 June 2010
Time: 8.45am for 9am to 2pm
Venue: Hotel Intercontinental Adelaide
Prices: CEDA member
Per person: $270
Per person: $270
Non-member
Per person: $370
Peer Mentoring for International Students
When?
Thursday 24 June 2010
4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Where?
UniSA – City West
Y4-09
Level 4, Yungondi Building
North Terrace
Presenter
Mr Hedley Reberger
Session Content & Aims
Hedley Reberger, International Student Adviser (The University of Adelaide) will share information on the University of Adelaide International Student Centre’s University-wide international student peer mentoring program, which provides leadership and training opportunities and encourages interaction between international and local students. The program of peer mentor volunteers has been running for more than eight years and student evaluation and feedback has indicated the high value that students place on such support programs.
Refreshments & networking opportunities provided
Seminar $50 for members, $80 for non-members
Please RSVP by Tues 22 June to kmatthews [at] worldcare [dot] com [dot] au (Kathy Matthews)
The Better Business Series is delivered by the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) free of charge to help existing small businesses achieve successful growth and profitability.
Incorporating three-hour workshops on a range of topics, this series is a valuable source of information and insight provided by experienced business operators.
Small business operators should register now for the November series of Better Business Series workshops:
June 2010
Tues 1 June – Budgets for a Better Business
Wed 2 June – Business Research – Asking the Right Questions
Tue 8 June – Coaching and Mentoring Your People to Success
Wed 9 June – Are You Ready to Employ Staff?
Tue 15 June – Creating a Buying Environment – How to Increase Sales
Wed 16 June – Creating Advertising That Works
Tue 22 June – Developing a Marketing Strategy
Wed 23 June – Making the Connection - Building Instant Rapport
Tue 29 June - Exporting for Beginners
For updates on the various programs and newsletters available from DTED, subscribe at www.southaustralia.biz
Wed 2 June – Business Research – Asking the Right Questions
Tue 8 June – Coaching and Mentoring Your People to Success
Wed 9 June – Are You Ready to Employ Staff?
Tue 15 June – Creating a Buying Environment – How to Increase Sales
Wed 16 June – Creating Advertising That Works
Tue 22 June – Developing a Marketing Strategy
Wed 23 June – Making the Connection - Building Instant Rapport
Tue 29 June - Exporting for Beginners
For updates on the various programs and newsletters available from DTED, subscribe at www.southaustralia.biz
July - December 2010
July
16 Fri Contact Person: Role and responsibilities 335.00
27 Tues Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
August
11 Wed Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
26 Thurs Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
September
8 Wed Advanced skills for managers and supervisors 145.00
17 Fri Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
October
7 Thurs Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
19 Tues Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
November
10 Wed Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
18 Thurs Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
December
2 Thurs Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00