Events
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo
Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde
Interested in:
Finding out about apprenticeship & traineeship options?
Talking directly with employers and companies offering apprenticeships & traineeships?
Learning more about the training opportunities available?
North West Business Education Network is hosting an Expo showcasing current apprenticeship & traineeship opportunities and different path-ways into industry.
When: Wednesday 30 September
Time: 4:30pm—8:30pm
FREE ENTRY
Bring a pen, lots of copies of your resume and talk with employers and training providers on the night!
For more details, please call Daniela Anderson at North West Business Education Network on 9449 7201.
Employers are recruiting now for 2010!
1, 2, 3 COOK at St Edmunds 2nd Edition
1,2,3 Cook was back by popular demand at St. Edmunds School. Last Thursday 20th August, year 9/10 tech students cooked up a storm with the help of two very talented and obliging chefs from the Hornsby RSL.
The day was divided into segments and was bedlam at times, but Chef's James and Shane kept the students on task with exciting menus and humorous presentations.
Students divided into teams and competed against each other. The judging criteria were based on safety, team work, and food hygiene and time management. Students made many dishes, all of which were of a high standard. We found that it was just too hard to pick a winner, so all of the students received a prize for their winning attitudes, enthusiasm and teamwork. The St. Edmunds students presented James, Shane and North West BEN certificates of thanks and also sent hand-written thank you notes to us all which we received this week in the mail.
Thanks to St Edmunds students for brightening our day on Thursday and for James and Shane of Hornsby RSL, who have agreed to visit the school again in October to impart their knowledge and bring more joy to the kitchen of St. Edmunds.
AND THE WINNER IS ....... 
JOSHUA MONTFORD from Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School has won the draw for a $100 Westfield voucher for completing the Survey of Students who have had their work placements organised by NWBEN.
MARKET IT @ Killara High School
NWBEN are working with Killara High School's Year 11 IT and Business Studies departments in the Market IT project. 
14 August - 4 September
In session 1, 9 year 11 IT students, 20 Year 11 Business Studies students and a year 10 IT class listened as industry mentors guided them through the structure of the Market IT Program. Marketing skills and techniques were explained , especially within the context of the role of website design.
Over the following 3 weeks the student groups will meet with their mentor and business partner to develop a marketing plan and website for their allocated business. The mentors will provide guidance and valuable feedback for the students.
On 4 September each student group will present a marketing plan and their designed website to their employer.
Please contact Rebekah Robinson - rebekah.robinson@northwestben.com.au - 9488 7505 if your students would like to participate in a similar program.
School, Business and Community Leaders Forum
Our third School, Business and Community Leaders Forum was held at the Stamford Grand Hotel North Ryde on 4 August.
The workshop built on two recent Forums based on analysing what the problems are for youth and employers and subsequently analysing the regional assets available to support youth.
Four Action Groups were formed from stakeholders including industry, educators, youth service providors, parents, students and Rotary to work on strategies to address some of the issues raised
27 July 2009
Myths and Facts of Disability Disclosure
An information session for Career Advisers and staff dealing with work placement students. Get some answers and practical tips on dealing with disability disclosure in schools and interagency contexts.
NWBEN Office - 859 Pacific Highway, Pymble.
2 - 3pm
Contact Daniela Anderson on 9488 7505 or email Daniela.anderson@northwestben.com.au.
Leisure and Recreation Workshop
On Monday 13th July, North West BEN in Partnership with Andrew Hill of Andrew Hill Sports ran a Sporting and Leisure workshop which was followed by discussions from Sports, Leisure and Recreation industry representatives.
Andrew’s mission is to get kids “healthy, active and energised” and in his two hour workshop, Andrew managed to do exactly that, with 25 students participating in a variety of games. Throughout the practical workshop, Andrew also discussed the role of leadership and teamwork.
Afterwards, our guest speakers discussed the career paths they followed into the Leisure Industry. The students were also provided information about alternative career paths that can also lead into jobs that fall under the banner of “Sports, Leisure and Recreation” . Following the brief discussions, students and parents were invited to speak to each representative about their own career goals and interests.
Much positive feedback was received and North West BEN along with Andrew Hill are considering running another similar workshop in October.
To register your interest, please contact Rebekah Robinson on 9488 7505 or 0403 800 691.
Abbotsleigh Build a Website Project
Abbotsleigh girls teams who took part in the Adopt-a-School project to build websites for a businesses have completed their websites and given the finished products to the employers (there are some screen shot examples below).
North West BEN would like to thank the IT mentors, Robert Hold
er from Tech Ternatives, Hornsby and Lisa Li from CISCO Chatswood for giving their time and expertise.
Is your school interested in taking part in an Adopt a School project? Contact Rebekah Robinson on 9488 7505 or email rebekah.robinson@northwestben.com.au.
Upcoming Free Events
27 July 2009
Myths and Facts of Disability Disclosure
An information session for Career Advisers and staff dealing with work placement students. Get some answers and practical tips on dealing with disability disclosure in schools and interagency contexts.
At NWBEN office - 859 Pacific Highway Pymble
2-3pm
Access and Support Forum
Parents and educators in our area were recently given the opportunity to find out more about post school options for students with a disability at the Access and Support Forum organised by North West BEN.
In spite of wet weather over 40 parents and educators attended the event to listen to presentations from various speakers, and had the opportunity to ask specific questions of the panel of speakers regarding post school options.
Information provided included university and TAFE options, programs available through the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), incentives offered to employers to take on apprentices with a disability, and the role of Disability Employment Networks.
North West BEN received a lot of positive feedback for this event both verbally on the night and in written evaluations received from those attending. We are planning to run this event again later in the year in the Ryde area as there seems to be a great need for this type of information for parents in particular. Further details will be provided soon.
North West BEN would like to thank the speakers who gave their time to make this event such a success.
Would you like to know about any of our upcoming events? Contact Daniela Anderson on 9488 7505.
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