Australian Information Industry Association with the ACS Foundation

ICT companies offer placements to Start Here, Go Anywhere
29 July 2008
Formal launch of AIIAs Memorandum of Understanding with the ACS Foundation and their program for the work placement of graduate students with dynamic ICT companies. Media welcome.
Contact officer: Rhett Somers, (02) 6281 9444

Australian Computer Society - ACT Branch

Planning an information session for students, teachers and parents but details not confirmed.
Contact officer: Marion Reilly, (02) 6290 0711

Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Practical applications of IT in policy development
1 August
Homeworld Building, Anketell Street, Tuggeranong
Presentation showcasing the practical applications of IT in a policy development environment.
Contact officer: Ginevra Wallace, (02) 6209 7448

Australian Government Department of Finance and Deregulation
Australian Government Information Management Office

Careers Counsellors Forum: Promoting ICT Careers in the Australian Public Service
Radford College, Bruce
1.30-3.00pm 31 July 2008
The forum will focus on promoting ICT careers in the APS for school leavers and tertiary students. Discuss how APS and education institutions can work together to encourage students into this incredibly diverse sector, and learn about various recruitment and retention programs.

Contact officers: Sarah Fields or Bronwyn Paschalidis, (02) 6215 2222

Australian National University College of Engineering & Computer Science

Guest Speakers
During ICT Careers Week the ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science is happy to provide guest speakers or volunteers to other events or workshops in the area of ICT. Events that are specifically targeted to attracting females to the profession can also be catered for.
Contact officer: Sammantha Bronar, (02) 6125 0677

Canberra Institute of Technology

CIT Information Evening
6-8pm Monday 28 July 2008
Reid Learning Centre, Constitution Avenue, Reid
Know someone who?

• Refers to their mates by their Facebook names?
• Doesn’t laugh, they 'LOL'?
• Has a gamer as a best friend?
• Really likes computers and technology?

If this sounds familiar, you should bring that person to Reid CIT as they may have a future working in the ICT industry! On Monday 28 July, CIT is having an information night where students can:

• learn about the advantages of working in the ICT industry
• speak to industry leaders including InTACT, Microsoft, Australian Computer Society, Australian Information Industry Association
• speak to current students and trainees and their experiences
• speak to team leaders who were trainees themselves
• learn about the courses available even while still at school
• participate in a quick Microsoft upgrade quiz for a chance to win a prize.

Unisys IT Traineeship Program

Unisys has launched an Australia-wide IT Traineeship Program. The program offers the opportunity to continue learning while working for an IT multinational, earning a competitive salary. Within this program, Unisys has an arrangement with various state-based traineeship agencies, technical institutions and registered training organisations to provide IT trainees with a uniquely professional opportunity to launch their IT careers. For more information about the traineeships and to apply online, visit www.app3.unisys.com/ittraineeship
Contact officer: Claire Hosegood, 0411 253 663

University of Canberra Faculty of Information Science and Engineering

ICT Without Borders
2-4pm ICT Careers Week
Informative sessions on how ICT can provide a rewarding, satisfying career, empowering women to work with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education, and the implementation of sustainable ICT projects.
Contact officer: Dr Girija Chetty, (02) 6201 2512