Western Student Connections

Youth Western Student Connections services schools in the Dubbo, Warrumbungle, Bourke and Broken Hill school education groups of Western New South Wales Region (NSW). We commenced business in October 2002 (as Macquarie Darling Work Placement Incorporated) to facilitate structured work placements to students in years 11 and 12.

Initially 950 students and 200 local employers were involved. By 2008 we had 1200 students and over 650 employers.

In 2010, Western Student Connections will coordinate Structured Workplace Learning for VET students in our four service regions and coordinate School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships for Dubbo, Warrumbungle and Bourke DET schools.

Western Student Connections Business Plan 2010 - DRAFT

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Western Student Connections is an Institute of Teachers Endorsed Provider.

Visit our Training Page for workshop information and Application Forms

Work Readiness: Preparing students for Structured Workplace Learning
This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers for the Professional Teaching Standards 1.2.3, 2.2.1, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.8, 4.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.8, 7.2.6

VET and TVET teachers, VET and TVET Coordinators, Careers Advisers, Work Placement Coordinators, Job Coaches

Workplace Learning Policy, Board of Studies, NSW DET and LCP requirements, Employability Skills, Work Readiness presentation for students, Employer expectations, Pre- and post-placement activities
One-day workshop 8:45am - 3:45pm See Training Page for dates.
$165.00 incl. GST
Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

Do you want to enhance your chances of a successful job application?
Teachers, Non-School Based Teaching Staff and SAS Staff seeking promotion within the education system
Application writing and interview technique workshops with a focus on addressing criteria. Small group mock interviews with immediate feedback.
Four workshops, Tuesdays, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
$165.00 incl. GST
Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

Trade Training Centre, Expression of Interest and Application
Western Student Connections can assist your school with both the Expression of Interest and Application processes for Trade Training Centre funding. Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

THIS MONTH

August 2010
Let Work Placement Coordinators know about Term 4 placements
6th August - Dubbo TAFE Campus Open Day
9th August - Dubbo Work Readiness Workshop
16th August - Western Student Connections Board Meeting
18th August - Mudgee Work Readiness Workshop *****CANCELLED*****
26th August - VET Hospitality Network Meeting
31st August - VET Business Services, Retail, Entertainment, Sport Coaching Network Meeting

September 2010
2nd September - Broken Hill Work Readiness workshop (Video Conference available)
7th September - Careers Advisers, VET Coordinators, Transition Advisers Network Meeting
14th September - Nyngan Work Readiness Workshop
15th - 17th September - VET Network Conference, Adelaide
16th September - VET Primary Industries, Information Technology Network Meeting
24th September - Last day of Term 3

October 2010
11th October - Start of Term 4
14th October - HSC Examination begins
14th October - VET Entertainment HSC Exam
19th October - VET Hospitality and Primary Industries HSC Exams
25th October - VET Automotive and Electrotechnology HSC Exams
26th October - Dubbo Work Readiness Workshop
27th October - VET Business Services HSC Exam
28th October - VET Construction HSC Exam
29th October - Final date for online submission of Year 11 & 12 VET course competency outcomes and work placement hours

November 2010
1st November - VET Metal & Engineering HSC Exam
3rd November - VET Information Technology and Tourism & Events HSC Exams
4th November - VET Retail Services HSC Exam
18th November - Dubbo Work Readiness workshop

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