Future of Youth Skills and Employment

The recent ‘New Work Smarts’ report by the Foundation for Young Australians has found a third of young people are unemployed or underemployed. Of those seeking to improve their career prospects, 60% are studying for jobs that will be obsolete in 30 years time. Rapidly evolving technologies are shifting the way we work and the types of jobs available. In response, we need to equip youth with the right skills, information and opportunities to succeed in the future workplace. The Future of Youth Skills and Employment conference brings together the key government, community and education stakeholders responsible for supporting the next generation of Australians into meaningful and sustainable work in our changing economy. Attend and learn strategies for: Embracing the future of automation and the changing workplace Strengthening youth support and access to emerging opportunities Developing new pathways for vulnerable or disengaged youth Driving education in entrepreneurship ... Read more

The recent ‘New Work Smarts’ report by the Foundation for Young Australians has found a third of young people are unemployed or underemployed. Of those seeking to improve their career prospects, 60% are studying for jobs that will be obsolete in 30 years time. Rapidly evolving technologies are shifting the way we work and the types of jobs available. In response, we need to equip youth with the right skills, information and opportunities to succeed in the future workplace. The Future of Youth Skills and Employment conference brings together the key government, community and education stakeholders responsible for supporting the next generation of Australians into meaningful and sustainable work in our changing economy. Attend and learn strategies for: Embracing the future of automation and the changing workplace Strengthening youth support and access to emerging opportunities Developing new pathways for vulnerable or disengaged youth Driving education in entrepreneurship and transferrable skill-sets Fostering outcomes-focused partnerships between industry, education and community Who will attend? Representatives from government, education and community sectors with Skills and Employment Services Vocational Education and Training (VET) Youth Support and Engagement Education Pathways and Transitions Careers Advice Industry Partnerships URLs: Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/168744-0 Brochure: https://go.evvnt.com/168744-1 Prices: Standard Delegate Rates: AUD 2199, Discounted Rate for NFPs, Schools, Career Professionals and Local Government: AUD 1799, Commercial Solutions Provider: AUD 3199. Speakers: Dr Michael McAllum, Jan Owen AM Hon DLitt, Kathleen Donohoe, Peter Rathjen. Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Venue details: Ibis Melbourne Hotel, 15 - 21 Therry Street, Melbourne, 3000, Australia.