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Mark Callaghan's Welcome
Dear WorldSkills Australia Supporter,
Throughout the last few weeks I, and other WSA national office staff have had the opportunity to travel around the country visiting several WSA Regions. During these visits we have been able to be a part of presentation ceremonies where we have recognised the efforts of not only the regional competitors but also the dedicated regional volunteers, judges, convenors, trainers and mentors.
On the 22nd of October, I had the privilege of attending the NSW Ministers Recognition function for the NSW based Skillaroos. This has become a regular event following the WorldSkills International Competition and provides a great way to recognise and acknowledge the many hours of hard work and training, the dedication and commitment of the NSW-based Skillaroos and Experts as well as the many teachers and trainers who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
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2014 WorldSkills Australia Refrigeration National Competition
The 2014 WorldSkills Australia Refrigeration National Competition will be held in conjunction with the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS) Trade Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 20-22.
The National Competition will showcase the skills of Australia’s best young refrigeration mechanics. Each of the competitors will not only be battling it out for the gold medal and the prestigious title of Nation’s Best but also the chance to become a 2015 Team Australia Skillaroo. The 2015 Skillaroos will be heading to Brazil to represent Australia and their industry at the 2015 43rd WorldSkills International Competition in São Paolo.
ARBS is Australia’s only international trade exhibition of its kind, visitors can expect to view the very latest products, technologies and services from over 250 local, national and international manufacturers and suppliers.
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NSW Minister of Education, the Hon Adrian Piccoli, MP and Ashleigh Huntley, 2013 Fashion Technology Skillaroo
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NSW Minister of Education hosts WSA recognition function
The NSW Minister of Education, the Hon. Adrian Piccoli hosted the NSW WorldSkills Australia Recognition Function on Tuesday October 22nd at Parliament House, Sydney.
The event celebrated the amazing achievements of the NSW 2013 Skillaroos and the Team Australia staff for their continuous support, mentoring and guidance. The event also acknowledged the significant contribution of the local TAFE trainers and supporters who travelled to Leipzig, Germany for the International Competition.
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WSA volunteers band together to support our friends in Nepal
A group of volunteers, consisting of past and present Australian international judges and experts have banded together to support our friends in Nepal by generously donating to the Healthabitat Sanitation Program.
Healthabitat is a small Australian based humanitarian organisation devoted to supporting the health of indigenous communities here in Australia as well as in villages in other parts of the world.
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BBM awardee's trip of a lifetime
Matthew Papandrea has recently returned home after participating in the 2013 BBM Skilled Futures Program in the UK and a three week stint across Europe where he undertook work placement in some of Europe’s highest profile butcher shops.
Matthew was selected to be a part of the BBM Skilled Futures Program following his gold medal success in the Meat Retailing category at the 2012 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Sydney.
During the two week leadership program, Matthew alongside 15 of his fellow BBM teammates, faced a series of mentally and physically challenging team activities including a sinking ship simulator, mountain biking and trekking.
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Become a 2014 National Judge!
WorldSkills Australia invites applications for the voluntary role of National Judge for the 2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Perth. The competition is being held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 18th, 19th and 20th of September, 2014.
In order to be successful, applicants must meet all essential criteria and submit an online Expression of Interest by Monday the 13th of January, 2014
For further details on the role and to submit your online application please visit the Expression of Interest to Judge page on the WorldSkills Australia website.
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Gen Green 4 Survey
Are you an apprentice or trainee? Perhaps you teach apprentices or trainees? If so, WorldSkills Australia strongly encourages you to spend 10 -15 minutes completing the Gen Green 4 Survey. This is your chance to have your voice heard on the topic of skills for sustainability and to assist WSA in shaping our future programs.
Click here to access the survey.
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Don’t miss your chance to compete!
The 2013 Regional Competition year is almost over. Now is your chance to put your skills to the test. If you, or someone you know, would like to enter a WSA Regional Competition, visit the WorldSkills Australia website to find out how.
Upcoming competitions:
14th November - Automotive Mechanics (Tasmania Region)
14th November - Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (Tasmania Region)
17th November - Beauty Care (Melbourne Region)
For a full listing of all Regional Competitions check out the WorldSkills Australia website.
Remember - it all begins with a WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition.
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10 days to go until the 2013 Australian Training Awards
The Australian Training Awards presentation dinner event will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 22nd November, 2013 from 7pm.
This year, the Australian Training Awards will mark 20 years of rewarding outstanding excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
For further enquiries about the Australian Training Awards, please visit www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au or email australiantrainingawards@innovation.gov.au.
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India Australia Skills Conference: Training and Industry - Bridging the Skills Divide
The second India Australia Skills Conference will be held in New Delhi, India from the 27th-29th of November, aiming to build on the success of the first conference that was held in Perth in July 2012.
Mark Callaghan, CEO of WorldSkills Australia and 2013 Restaurant Service Skillaroo, International silver medallist and Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador, Jessica Martin, will be heading over to India to speak at the event.
The event will provide an opportunity for industry and government to showcase the strengths of the Australian training system, provide a platform for engagement and present Australia as a partner of choice for industry and skills collaboration with India.
The conference is a joint initiative between the Australia India Educational Council Skills Working Group and India’s National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations Ian Ross!
Ian first became involved with WorldSkills Australia in Western Australia in 1992 and has not missed a competition since.
Since a very young age, Ian has always been interested in and associated with the automotive industry. At the age of 14, he started working in his uncle’s garage, which is where he learnt everything there is to know about cars. Over the last 20 years, Ian has brought his experience and passion to assist WA in all of their automotive mechanics competitions.
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The Collie Print Trust
The Collie Print Trust supports awards and scholarships for Victoria's talented apprentices in the printing industry. They have supported the WorldSkills Australia Printing and Graphic Arts category both regionally and internationally through scholarships for the regional competitors and judges to attend the WorldSkills Australia National Competition. The Collie Print Trust also supports the winner of the WSA National Competition to attend the WorldSkills International Competiton.
WSA would like to thank the Collie Print trust for their ongoing support.
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The James N Kirby Foundation
The James N Kirby Foundation have been supporting WorldSkills Australia since 2006, providing funding to support WSA's ongoing national and international programs.
Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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The Danks Trust
Thank you to the Danks Trust for providing funding to support the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos in their preparation and training for the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition in Leipzig, Germany.
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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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