 Engaged-Encouraged-Employable
A VALA / VISTA professional development event
Registration now open
25th August, 2010 • William Angliss Conference Centre, LaTrobe Street, Melbourne
- How do we best assess and address the skill needs of young people to improve their viability as employees?
- How do we engage and encourage them to create a positive employment future for themselves?
- What strategies are available to help us remain encouraged in the demanding role as facilitators in the applied learning process?
To find some answers to these questions – and many more – come along to this professional development event.
Conference details including costs.
Conference program.
Evening Ed - ‘Energise and Engage’ - Mark Collard shows you how
 August 16th, 3.30-6pm @Heathmont College, Waters Grove, Heathmont – this session was postponed from the end of last term
This workshop will give you games and activities to engage and energise VCAL students and link in to employability and PDS skills and outcomes. Learn how to build teamwork and positive working relationships with your group. The presenter, Mark Collard from Project Adventure, has run many workshops at VALA conferences with rave reviews.
Members: First person from each member organisation is free - but you must register - then $25 for subsequent members.
Non-members: $25
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 Evening Ed - What’s it all about?
VALA knows it’s not always easy for teachers to get to PD events. That’s why we are trialling a new PD format held after school in the suburban fringes of Melbourne, called Evening Ed.
Our first one was held in Reservoir last term, and the next one will be in Heathmont. We are not trying to make it harder to get to; we are working our way around the compass!
Want to help?
Our members can help us continue this program by hosting an event. It’s easy! Your school may have a library area or a classroom that is not being used after school that would be ideal as a venue for Evening Ed.
Sessions run from 3.30 to about 5.30. You liaise with us, organise the booking of the room at your end and we do the rest! PLUS your school receives TWO free registrations for the event. Want to register your interest or know more? Email linnet@vala.asn.au
But remember, to be a host, you or your school must be a member of VALA. Not a member? Join here.
 Join us for some more winter LiP (Learning in the Pub)
What has my mobile got to do with learning? • Wednesday August 18th
Mobile learning doesn’t need a classroom, lab or powerpoint. A pub is as good a place to find out about mobile learning as any other. Caryl Oliver, a Mobile Learning Consultant, will share some tips and tricks for using mobile games as a learning tool. No tech skills needed, but you will need your mobile phone with you!
Where: North Fitzroy Star Hotel, 32-36 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North
Time: 6.00 for 6.15 - Conversation 6.15 -7.15 pm
Other: You buy your own drinks - we provide a nibble and a conversation starter! What more could you want to while away winter!
Free but you must register! Preference given to VALA members.
More about this LiP
Didn’t make the last LiP? You missed a great evening.
By the warming flames of the fireplace at the North Fitzroy Star, a small group of dedicated conversationalists gathered to discuss assessment on June 16th. Despite it being a wet windy winter Wednesday (thankyou Playschool) people drove goodly distances and were rewarded with golden ingots from Jenny Roache who generously shared her ideas, experience and handouts.
The irony of talking about assessment during reporting time was not lost on the group, and many concerns were aired, shared and reviewed. Topics ranged across methods, tools and documentation. Jenny explained how she encourages students to be responsible for their folders, which record each session, and examples of how she ensures outcomes are met and evidence collected in portfolios.
The atmosphere was warm, the company excellent and the platter of dips, olives, cheese and hot bread satisfying.
 VCAL Re-engagement programs project
Youth Transitions Division of DEECD has engaged VALA to establish a network and deliver professional development for providers of senior secondary re-engagement programs (Community VCAL and Satellite VCAL programs).
More details about the project.
To find out about the proposed professional development contact Susan Jackman, the Project Officer, at susan@vala.asn.au or Jan Hagston, VALA Project Manager at jan@vala.asn.au
Student developed products and services
Are your VCAL students developing products or services that they would like to promote? VALA would like to assist member organisations to promote student developed products and services through the e-newsletter and on the VALA website. Just send an email to info@vala.asn.au with some details of the products and services and how others can purchase or access them. You may like to send some photos of the products or services too.
SAFE-T1 News
Term 2 • SAFE-T1 T-shirt competition
 Thanks to all those students who entered the Term 2 SAFE-T1 T-shirt competition. Some winners have already been notified – others will be notified very soon.
Term 3 • SAFE-T1 T-shirt competition
Design a poster with a message about staying safe at work.
Email your poster to jan@vala.asn.au or post it to PO Box 938, Springvale South 3172.
Make sure the entry includes:
- your poster
- your name
- the name of the school or education provider you attend
- the address of the school or education provider (so we know where to send the T-shirt to)
- the year or VCAL level you are in
- your T-shirt size – S, M or L.
The 10 best posters (as judged by a panel), will win a T-shirt and the posters will be published on the SAFE-T1 website.
Only one entry per person.
Competition closes Friday 17th September.
Names of winning schools or education provider will be published on the SAFE-T1 website.
For ideas or teaching activities about designing an OHS poster have a look at the OHS Poster Activity on the SAFE-T1 website.
Tell us what you think about SAFE-T1
We would love to know how you have used the SAFE-T1 website and materials. Take part in the online survey.
Other news
Australian Curriculum – study specific consultations
The VCAA will also be conducting study-specific consultation forums in July.
Find out where and when the forums are being held.
New Minister for the Commonwealth Dept of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Simon Crean is the new Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and Minister for Social Inclusion.
Read more online
New VRQA guidelines for VET providers
In December 2009, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) published new guidelines for all VET providers in Victoria. These guidelines are in addition to the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF 2007) Essential Standards for Registration. The VRQA guidelines for VET providers will apply to all existing VET providers, including schools which are also registered training organisations (RTOs), from 1 July 2010. All RTOs were notified on 31 December 2009 via email of the introduction of the new requirements.
The aim of the Guidelines is to strengthen the quality requirements of all VET providers and to clearly align the provision of VET with educational outcomes.
VRQA guidelines for VET providers and frequently asked questions
Vocational Education and Training – Productivity Commission study
Earlier this year the Productivity Commission received a terms of reference from the Australian Government asking it to undertake a commissioned study of the education and training workforce. The study is currently focusing on the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Submit a response by 30 July 2010
The Ship for World Youth Program
Young Australians from all backgrounds who are aged 18-30 years are encouraged to apply for the 23rd voyage of the ship for world youth (swy23).
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More about the Ship for World Youth
Charcoal Lane are recruiting trainees
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant and training centre in Fitzroy run by Mission Australia in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. Charcoal Lane offers supported training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Charcoal Lane is currently recruiting trainees. For more information or for an application pack ring 94183403; 94183404 or email simsons@missionaustralia.com.au
AEC Q&A’s Get Enrolled Video Competition
The Federal Election is coming everyone should have their say.
Wanted - witty, clever videos which encourage voters to get on the roll! Triple J’s Tom and Alex had a go but there is room for improvement.
The winner will get a $1000 cash prize and a screening on Q&A. The Competition closes on 4 August.
How to enrol
 Housing Week Scholarships 2011
For all secondary and P–12 schools and principals, and student welfare coordinators.
The Department of Human Services in partnership with Kids Under Cover, is offering 70 Housing Week Scholarships worth $1000 to assist with the educational achievement and school retention of eligible students.
Applications close on Wednesday 28 July 2010.
See Housing Week Scholarship Application Guidelines.
Power Shift 2010
Power Shift 2010 is a youth climate summit happening in Geelong this August. It will be part conference, part festival, part training and part celebration of the power of young people to change the world!
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Resources
WIRE’s Young Women & Money Research Report 2010
This report explores the relationship 15 to 25-year-old women in Victoria have with debt and credit and identifies key ways to communicate financial information to them.
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Events
Herald Sun Careers Expo
Over 120 exhibitors from industry representatives to universities and TAFEs plus seminars.
The Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre • Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August.
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Professional development opportunities
Breakfast Event with Philip Bullock, Chair Skills Australia talking about the organisation’s perspectives of, and plans for, the role and function of the VET sector
Friday 30 July 2010 • MCG
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Professional learning event for VET in Schools teachers - Training Packages and AQTF Unpacked for VETiS teachers
Friday 27 August
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VETnetwork Conference: Creative Futures: The changing landscape
15-17 September 2010 • Adelaide
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ePortfolios Australia Conference 2010
3-4 November 2010 • Melbourne
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