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Mark Callaghan's Welcome
Dear WorldSkills Australia Supporter,
Late last month, the Minister for Industry, the Hon. Ian Macfarlane MP outlined his vision “for a more accessible and responsive national training system that gives businesses the skilled workers they need now, and into the future”. Speaking at the National Skills Summit, the Minister stated that “If we get VET reform right we can make an enormous contribution to a better Australia – a more dynamic, more competitive and more productive Australia”.
As we have continually stated, skills shape people and societies – they are the foundation of modern life. Skills are the driving force behind successful careers... continue reading.
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The 2014 WorldSkills Australia Welding Training Camp was held last month in Ballarat ahead of the National Competition. The Training Camp saw three welders, one construction steel worker and one metal worker come together to take part in the week-long camp held at Federation University... continue reading.
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The National Collision Repairer Lifetime Achievement Awards
Congratulations to Brian Johnson and Julie Thomson who were both awarded the National Collision Repairer Lifetime achiever award.
Brian Johnson from Glendale TAFE NSW, began as a vehicle painting teacher at Ultimo College in Sydney in 1986 and has since been heavily involved with apprentices in the trade. Brian has also been involved with WorldSkills Australia for many years where he has fulfilled the roles of regional, national and international judge.
Julie Thomas from Car-O-Liner, has shown tenacious business courage throughout her career and has always supported the industry through seminars, trade-shows, I-CAR and WorldSkills Australia.
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The WorldSkills Champions Forum, formerly known as the Youth Forum, aims to actively encourage and support the growth of past competitor alumni networks and associated youth activities within WorldSkills International and its Member countries.
This year the 2014 WorldSkills Champions Forum will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland from the 14th to the 19th of September... continue reading.
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Congratulations Mark Harper!
Mark has been involved in the automotive industry for thirty years. During this time he qualified as a Motor Mechanic in both light and heavy vehicles. Mark served his time at a BMW dealership in England before... continue reading.
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For more than 60 years, Rothenberger has been a worldwide leader in producing innovative, technologically demanding pipe tools and machines and continue to set new standards of quality.
WorldSkills Australia would like to thank Rothenberger for supporting the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition Plumbing Category.
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Australian Jewellers Supplies services the Jewellery Trade's Retailers, Watchmakers, Gemmologists, Manufacturers, Repairers, Students, Apprentices and Hobbyists and allied industries.
WorldSkills Australia would like to thank AJS for coming on board to support the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition Jewellery Category, by providing much needed equipment and tools.
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Valspar is one of the largest global coatings manufacturers in the world. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality, and the best customer service in the coatings industry.
WorldSkills Australia would like to thank Valspar for supporting the Painting and Decorating Category at the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition.
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Advertise with WorldSkills Australia
WorldSkills Australia is pleased to announce that some limited advertising space has become available in the Official Program of the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition. The Official Program will be inserted into the Sunday Times (Western Australia’s leading weekend paper), The Weekend Australian (WA only) and distributed extensively at the competition and throughout the City of Perth – a total print run of 400,000.
The official program is intended to record and capture our Nations’ best apprentices, trainees and students from across 50 skill categories in the year 2014. It will also serve as a longer term resource; promoting training institutes, trainers alongside the many supporters and volunteers who ensure the successful delivery of this prestigious competition.
Our focus is on a content rich program, and to this end, we are releasing space for advertising. A limited number of adverts in a range of sizes, will be made available for sale, ensuring maximum exposure and exclusivity.
For further information please contact Conny Wilson (WorldSkills Australia’s General Manager) via email at cwilson@worldskills.org.au.
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We want to hear from you!
This newsletter is about the WorldSkills community, so we would like to hear from you. If you would like to spread your news across Australia contact: Jessamine Laplagne (jlaplagne@worldskills.org.au) at the National Office.
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