Engaging 15 – 19 Year Olds
15 –19 Year Olds: Engage, Connect, Create
A Conference for TAFE NSW and School staff and teachers
When 26-27 April 2006
Where The Novotel, Brighton-Le-Sands (Sydney)
This is an important event for those within TAFE NSW interested in the education and training needs of 15 – 19 year olds, particularly teachers and Institute managers. It will provide some practical suggestions for engaging with the increasing cohort of 15 – 19 years olds in TAFE.
The conference program includes nationally recognised keynote speakers. There will be workshops showcasing examples of innovative practice for 15-19 year olds in schools and TAFE NSW, including joint school/TAFE and community programs.
Key note speakers include:
- Dr Jane Figgis – educational consultant and former broadcaster
- Dr John Polesel – researcher in educational outcomes with expertise in VET in Schools and Vocational Education and Training
- Mark McCrindle – social researcher with expertise in the emerging generations
- Dr Michael Carr-Gregg – psychologist on adolescent behaviour
- Marie Persson, DDG TAFE and Community Education
- Trevor Fletcher, DDG Schools.
Reduced conference rates are available for teams from schools and/or TAFE colleges/campuses.
Additional information and registration details will be available on the Department’s intranet and distributed to schools and TAFE NSW colleges/campuses early this semester.
For more details, contact
Scott Thomson
Strategic Initiatives
Email scott.thomson@det.nsw.edu.au