2008 National ICT Careers Week - WA activities

28 July - 2 August 2008


ACS Foundation - WA Chapter

The WA Chapter of the ACS Foundation is planning a job seekers seminar aimed at undergraduates that will demystify the process of applying for jobs. This will focus on resume preparation and interview techniques.

Contact officer: Carolyn Toleman , (08) 9257 3735


CSC Australia

CSC are providing video from the Anzac ships battle simulation system, used by the Navy for training and strategy development, to the GO3 Electronic and Entertainment Expo on Friday 1 August.

Contact officer: Michael Horton, (08) 9254 5420


GO3 Electronic & Entertainment Expo

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
1–3 August 2008
This year GO3 includes:

  • 3-day consumer expo covering electronic games, emerging technology, education and training, internet and web, in-car technology, and high-performance home stereos and theatres
  • separate B2B showcase of emerging technology, digital imaging technology, business IT, networking and communication, web-based products and services, and game technology tools
  • 2-day international Commercial Games Conference exploring multiplayer communities, MMOG design, military game technology (weapons simulation), mining simulation, social networks, sales as a game, interactive training and Web 2.0.

Contact officer: David Kazim , (08) 9476 9428

 

ICT Grad Connect, hosted by WA ACS

Wednesday 20 August
ICT Grad Connect is a practical and engaging way for your organisation to reach undergraduate students before they enter the labour market. It is also a fabulous opportunity to catch up and network with industry colleagues. During pre-dinner drinks and a 3-course dinner, you will have the opportunity to meet 3rd and 4th year IT students from educational institutions across Perth. Given the less formal nature of this event, Grad Connect really affords your organisation the time and opportunity to develop closer relationships, assisting you to make better recruitment decisions. The guest speaker will be well-known Western Australian IT proponent, Adjunct Professor Jim Ellis, who was recently awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his contributions to the industry.
Contact: Red Horizon Events , (08) 9244 4621


Margaret River Senior High School

Throughout National ICT Careers Week

Information and awareness display encouraging high school students to pursue ICT careers.
Contact officer: Petra Stene, (08) 9757 0715


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


WA Government ICT WA Careers Portal

The WA Minister for Energy, Resources, Industry and Enterprise, the Hon Francis Logan, has launched the new ICT WA web portal as part of National ICT Careers Week; see www.ictwa.org.au/careers or read the Minister's media statement