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Day Two Agenda
Wednesday 20th July, 2011

8:00	Registration, coffee & networking
8:30	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Lenore Dembski Paperbark Woman
Innovation with tertiary & vocational education & training
8:40	TAFE Western Reform for improved educational outcomes: Improving relationships & support with students and communities Listening to community Realigning organisational commitment to Aboriginal education Aligning training to employment outcomes Partnering with industries for training and employment Kate Baxter, Institute Director TAFE NSW Western Institute
9:20	Linking education with employment: Developing localised education plans Developing links with elders and other representatives Delivering skills sets that are recognised in qualifications sought by employers Marrying different skill sets with local employment industries Wendy Hornsby, Media and Marketing Manager Sunshine Coast TAFE, QLD
10:00	Morning tea & networking
10:40	Increasing sustainable tertiary pathways: Creating flexible & innovative courses Offering pilot diplomas bridging the gap on entry to tertiary study Providing multiple entry points for students to enter and transfer into courses Increasing opportunities to study from home through remote learning Extending Melbourne based courses to regional areas Associate Professor Kerry Fitzmaurice, Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Health Sciences La Trobe University
Employment strategies
11:20	CELEBRITY ADDRESS Improving life choices post school: Encouraging workforce participation & career development The power of mentoring for student transitioning into the workforce Establishing strong links with communities, government and employers for sustainable employment pathways Working collaboratively with students for career development David Wirrpanda, Director David Wirrpanda Foundation and former Professional Footballer for the West Coast Eagles
12:00	Networking lunch
1:00	Building on our strengths: Carrying the power of verbal communication in school into the workforce Illustrating how verbal tasks such as debating strengthen individual capacity in the workforce Using accredited TAFE courses to further strengthen communication skills Outlining how effective communication skills open employment opportunities Lenore Dembski Paperbark Woman
1:40	Increasing engagement & skills acquisition for employment pathways: School based apprenticeships Providing skills acquisition and employment pathway support for remote areas Filling educational gaps with increased mentors and tutors Equipping students with skills to develop local economies Offering an array of apprenticeship courses for early pathway identification David Kelly Indigenous Workforce Development Project Officer Local Government Association of the Northern Territory
2:20	Afternoon tea & networking
2:50	Supporting pathways to employment for Indigenous employees Identifying the barriers to Indigenous employment in your workplace The importance of partnering with key organisations to achieve success Supporting pathways at key points of intersection during the education journey Taking a long-term view – sustained commitment Readying your workplace to embrace Indigenous employees Catherine Hunter Director, Corporate Citizenship KPMG
3:30	Employment & succession planning for local businesses: Indigenous leadership development Partnering with RTOs and local businesses to place community members in roles Increasing the flexibility and cultural capability of RTOs Emphasising the importance of client engagement and problem identification Strengthening support throughout training programs Louise Ward IEP Indigenous Leaders Program, Program Coordinator Job Futures
4:10	Round Table discussion Delegates will break into groups to discuss key challenges and focus areas addressed in day two
4:40	End of conference

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