RELEASE OF DIRECTIONS PAPER SKILLING AUSTRALIA � NEW DIRECTIONS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The Directions Paper Skilling Australia � New Directions for Vocational Education and Training sets out possible models for a new national training system from 1 July 2005 when responsibilities of the Australian National Training Authority transfer to the Department of Education, Science and Training. more...

LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND NUMERACY PROGRAMME (LLNP) PAPER

A paper outlining proposed changes for the 2006 - 2008 Language, Literacy and Numeracy programme has been released. The Department is conducting a series of consultations on this paper in each capital city and major regional centres in February and early March 2005.

The paper, session dates, times and venue information along with programme guidelines for the current programme (2002 � 2005) will be available on the LLNPIS website at https://llnp.dest.gov.au from 7 am Monday 7th February 2005.

THE 2005 MINISTER'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE - EMPLOYERS OF NEW APPRENTICES- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Minister for Vocational and Technical Education, Gary Hardgrave, has opened nominations for the 2005 Minister�s Awards for Excellence - Employers of New Apprentices.

Now in their fifth year, the Awards recognise the invaluable contribution that Australian employers make to providing quality training in their local communities through New Apprenticeships.

The 22 winners of the Awards will be announced on Wednesday 3 August. The winning employers will each receive $5,000, a certificate and a unique hand-crafted award.

Nominations close on 18 March. For more information or to obtain an application form, visit www.newapprenticeships.gov.au or call 1800 639 629.

ENTERPRISE LEARNING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY -CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
��a great opportunity to grow a good idea�"

The Australian Government Department of Education Science and Training is seeking submissions for innovative projects that promote enterprise learning to young people so they can embrace new opportunities and contribute to Australia�s enterprise culture in the 21st Century. Submissions close on 28 February 2005. Advertisements were placed in newspapers on 15 January 2005. Additional information and the application are available at http://www.dest.gov.au/schools/enterprise/submission.htm

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ANNUAL REPORT 2003-04

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