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VET in Schools. June 2008 Geoff Jackson Human Resource Development Manager Toll IPEC. Related Responsibilities. Training at Toll IPEC Chair T&L Careers & Recruitment PRG Parent with three teenagers My own VET studies. TOLL GROUP. AUSTRALIA. ASIA. NEW ZEALAND. VIRGIN BLUE. Toll IPEC.
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VET in Schools June 2008 Geoff Jackson Human Resource Development Manager Toll IPEC
Related Responsibilities • Training at Toll IPEC • Chair T&L Careers & Recruitment PRG • Parent with three teenagers • My own VET studies If it’s urgent….
TOLL GROUP AUSTRALIA ASIA NEW ZEALAND VIRGIN BLUE
Toll IPEC • Established January 1955 • First Interstate Parcel Company • Toll Acquired 5th October 1998 • Express Parcel Distribution If it’s urgent….
Growth • 2400 people • National Operations • 700 more employees in last 3 years • Growth = opportunities for people If it’s urgent….
Toll IPEC and VET • Toll Virtual – The Grange College • School Based Apprentices • T&L Cadetship Program • Work based Traineeships • Management Training - Diploma • Compliance Training – Fatigue Mgt, Dangerous Goods etc. • WELL Program – T&D Cert III If it’s urgent….
The Question What changes would you like to see in VET in Schools provisions by 2010? If it’s urgent….
Some Focus Areas Overview • Prepare them for their future • Some key competencies • Emerging needs • Engage students & industry • Assist teachers If it’s urgent….
Prepare them for their future • Employability • Meaningful careers • Their own wealth creation • Ability to enjoy their work If it’s urgent….
Some key competencies • What is business? • Work ethics – rights and obligations • Occupational health and safety • Literacy and numeracy • Leadership and teamwork • Communication • Customer service • Planning and time management • Current technologies • Procedures and process improvement If it’s urgent….
Emerging Needs • Working with change • Environmental awareness • Business acumen • Innovation • On going learning If it’s urgent….
Engage Students & Industry • Go beyond the class room • Site Visits • Simulated training opportunities • Industry projects • Work based learning - Internships • Industry in schools – Practise Firms If it’s urgent….
Assist Teachers • Support on going teacher development • Industry placements and visits • Closer liaison - changing needs • Training materials If it’s urgent….
Future Industry and Schools must work together to ensure future prosperity. If it’s urgent….