Industry Connection - August 2010

There's been a lot of discussion lately about the roles of vocational and higher education in Australia. I’d like to share with you my view on the unique contribution of vocational education, and ways we can improve both systems for the future.
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Funding for existing workers - round two opens soon

Upskill your employees through the government's Productivity Places Program and the Government will pay up to 90% of the cost of the qualification.

Five tips for creating a better online user experience

The art of communicating online is a critical skill to master. See the advice from an external expert on how to give your online stakeholders the best possible experience. 

Portable long service leave in the community services sector

ACT community sector employees are able to carry over any accrued long-service leave when they change jobs, provided they stay within the community sector. 

New education precinct for Gungahlin

Gungahlin's new education precinct will be a multi-faceted and shared learning space that rethinks education delivery and offers a range of first rate facilities.

Making skilled migration work

Many skilled migrants working in Australia face cultural and workplace challenges that, if not addressed, can hinder effectiveness in the workplace.

Improving communication with employers

CIT will be focussing on continuous improvement in the ways we communicate with the employers of CIT apprentices.

'Where on earth' travel trivia

Test your geography skills and pick up some travel tips courtesy of CIT tourism students.

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