Nimble News 26 July 2023

Engaging the 'Zoomers', our Youngest Employees

Free networking sundowner in Bunbury with fabulous guest speaker, Danielle Kabilio

The FFTITIC Board are visiting Bunbury and would love to meet our local stakeholders, employers and trainers. This event will offer networking opportunities, along with drinks, nibbles and entertaining insights from Danielle into the multi-generational workforce, with a focus on attracting and retaining ‘Gen Z’.

Tuesday 8th August 2023, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Edith Cowan University, Building 6, 585 Robertson Drive, Bunbury

To RSVP (for catering purposes) please click here. Read more about our guest speaker here.

Phone 9361 2800 if you have any queries.

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Other Nimble News Stories:

$148 million boost for job-creating diversification projects

Great to see the WA Government invest in so many interesting projects across businesses working in our industries. We look forward to seeing these projects develop.

Grants available to support students in regional Australia

Destination Australia funds eligible tertiary education providers to offer scholarships to domestic and international students to study and live in regional Australia. Deadline for 2024 scholarship applications is 10 August.

Forestry Plantation Establishment program

This program supports the establishment of new long-rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests. Current batch (Batch 1) closes 15 August.

WA’s first Climate Adaption Strategy released

The State government allocated almost $40 million in the recent budget to deliver this strategy, which aims to build economic and community resilience against the climate of the future.

Australian Universities Accord Interim Report

Curious about the future of Australia’s higher education system? This report outlines a vision for its future, along with recommendations for priority actions, and raises issues for further discussion.

NCVER: Government-funded students and courses 2022

The new Government-funded students and courses 2022 report shows a decline in student enrolments in government-funded VET in the 12 months to December 2022.

Food and Beverage Capability Guides

Get clued up on WA’s food and beverage manufacturers. Find where to source the freshest food and finest value-added products wherever you are in WA.

For employers: Hiring outside the box webinar

A webinar series from DEWR looks at different ways to recruit and build a workforce. 9 August, 1pm.

A good listen: Farmsafe Australia podcast

"Toolbox Talks" A podcast series focusing on farm culture, leading to a safer working, living and playing environment.

For educators: VET Chat: Beyond Time constraints – Unleashing the Brain’s Learning Potential

Laurie Kelly from Brain Friendly Training shares ten ideas that work with the unconscious brain to get it curious, switched on, and in a mental state ready to learn. All in in just 30 minutes. 2 Aug.

Event: Data and AI for Business Conference, 2-3 Aug, The Westin, Perth

Gain a deeper understanding of AI strategy development and build knowledge on creating AI-enabled workforces. No prior AI knowledge required.

Reminder: Careers & Employment Expo on tomorrow at PCEC

Talk with over 130 training organisations & employers at this free event, 27 – 29 July, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.