Program

The 2018 Skills Conference: VET for the Future will focus the where is VET heading over the next few years

The conference will provide a deeper engagement with the issues and ideas on the skills agenda and give the interests of employers and apprentices more weight in public debate.

The 2018 Skills Conference is designed to maximise skills policy exchange and debate via keynote interviews, moderated panel discussions, industry-focused lightning rounds as well as formal speeches by prominent and relevant industry spokespeople.

2018 Program - Thursday 14th June 2108 (Program Subject to Change)
8.00am Registration
9.00am Welcome and opening remarks	Jason Sultana Executive Officer Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT
9.10am Opening Address
9.40am Session - Economic and Industry Update Focus: We discuss the current state of the economy, where are we heading as a nation in the next 12 months. What is the impact on the VET industry?	Facilitator: Panelist: Stephen Fallet Australian Super Panelist:
10.20am Morning Tea
11.00am Session: VET for the Future Focus: Where should we be heading with VET? What does the future hold for the industry?	Facilitator: Panelist: Ron Maxwell VERTO Panelist:Lauren Tiltman National Apprentice Employment Network
11.40am Session: To Be Confirmed
12.20pm Session: School Based Apprenticeships Focus: Where are the next generation of tradespeople coming from. We examine at School Based Apprenticeships and what can be done to cater for future demands.	Facilitator: Rob Cousins Western Sydney University Panelist: Robyn Pemberton, NSW Department of Education Panelist:Patrick O'Reilly, Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College
1.00pm Networking Lunch
2.00pm Keynote Address	The Hon Adam Marshall MP NSW Minister for Tourism & Major Events Assistant Minister for Skills
2.30pm Keynote Presentation - Understanding the next generation of school leavers Focus: Claire Madden is a social researcher and leading voice on the emerging generations, changing demographics and social trends. We will take a look at how we better target school leavers for future roles.	Claire Madden Hello Clarity
3.10pm Keynote Interview - New Zealand Apprenticeships Focus: New Zealand is experiencing similar issues around skill shortages and the lack of young people taking up apprenticeships. We take a look at how our neighbours are addressing the issues, what can we do better as two nations and discuss ideas.	Interviewer: Jason Sultana Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT Interviewee: Donna Lewis Industry Training Federation NZ Interviewee: Dr Nicky Murray Skills Highway NZ
3.50pm Session: The Future of Careers Advice Focus: Where are we heading with careers advice? What are we learning? What can we do better?	Facilitator: Panelist: James Moran Skillsroad Panelist: Peta Skujins AATIS
4.30pm Closing remarks