Nimble News 24th August 2022

A great manufacturing industry right here in WA

Thanks to Capral Aluminium for giving the Board a tour of their facilities. Capral is Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products. It was fascinating to see the technology being used to turn aluminium into all manner of shapes and sizes, and the huge hanging conveyor belt which allows them to spray paint on site.

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We are hiring!! Janine is leaving us for the corporate sector, and we wish her all the best. But we are now on the lookout for an Industry Consultant who has good VET knowledge and enjoys industry engagement and consultation!

Celebrating Excellence in the VET Sector.

This year’s WA Training Award finalists have been announced.The awards highlight outstanding individuals and training organisations who have demonstrated excellence in the VET sector.

Temporary Changes to WA’s Skilled Migration Pathway

The McGowan Government has made changes to its migration program to ensure WA is the State of choice for skilled workers migrating to Australia.

Learn more about WA Migration Services here.

Federal Government Jobs and Skills Summit – Issues Paper

The Jobs and Skills Summit will be held in Canberra on 1-2 September 2022. An issues paper has been released in preparation for the summit.

For Small Businesses – helpful advice on the setting of fees and charges.

The Small Business Development Corporation’s latest blog has some helpful advice on how to set an hourly rate.

Interesting Report: 2022 Women’s Report Card

The Women’s Report Card sets out the status and current state of play of women in Western Australia, and in doing so, helps to track progress to achieving better outcomes for women. Some interesting (and not so good) data and information.

Rural Edge Workshop: Essential Industrial Relations (IR) in your farm business.

Relevant workshop for anyone responsible for hiring and employee contracts.

$25,000 Entrepreneur Scholarship - Applications close 28 August 2022

Chief Executive Women (CEW)’s Entrepreneur Scholarship is designed to help women owners and founders acquire the skills and knowledge they need to grow their businesses.

Dowerin Field Days is on now!

It’s a vital information highway and one stop shop celebrating agricultural and community prosperity. See around 700 exhibitors. 24-25 August 2022.

For VET Trainers: PD Webinar on The Four Keys to Engaging Learners

In this webinar Karen Dymke, well known for her own engaging and inspiring workshops, will provide you with the four keys for how to engage learners! 2 September 2022

Data Release: Total VET students and courses 2021

A new statistical report from NCVER reveals 4.3 million students enrolled in VET last year.

R U OK? Day 8th September 2022

Take some time to look after your mental health and check in on those around you. Find great tips and resources for getting the conversation started at ruok.org.au.

The WA Robotics Playoffs are happening this weekend at Curtin Stadium.

This year it includes the inaugural WA Agricultural Automation and Innovation Games. This is a free family event featuring activities highlighting the role of automation in modern agriculture. It includes an agricultural career and industry expo.

We hope that this has been of some assistance. Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council