FFTI Nimble News 14 Sep 2020

Work and Wander Out Yonder

Help our regional farmers by working in the regions. A WA Government campaign to support regional farmers.

About the State-Wide Campaign

Accommodation and travel support incentives

Fact Sheet for Employers

Searchable Employee Database

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Other Nimble News Stories:

Free short course in infection control.

To help a wide range of businesses from all industries work safely with knowledge of infection control practices to reduce the risk of transmission, while carrying out work activities

Update to Apprenticeship and Traineeship Policy

The Department of Training and Workforce Development has recently updated this policy to include training for elite athletes and school-based apprenticeships.

New NCVER Report: Traditional Trade Apprenticeships: Experiences and outcomes

New report which outlines the crucial importance of the Employer’s Role in helping support their apprenticeship.

For Rockingham residents: Pop Up Jobs and Skills Centre

Are you looking for training and career advice? The Rockingham Jobs & Skills Centre is holding a pop-up at Rockingham Centre (Shop G35B) every Thursday and Friday from 11 September.

Research: Student knowledge, understanding and sentiment about primary industries.

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) has found a third of students do not know that yoghurt comes from a cow or that their denim jeans come from a cotton plant

Skills Impact September 2020 Update

Useful summary of Training Package Projects and activities put out by Skills Impact for the agricultural/horticultural/forestry sectors/food sectors

Qualification Review – Flour Milling and High Production Baking

Two new national projects have now commenced in flour milling and high-volume production baking

CEDA Livestream: The future of Australia’s Higher Education Sector

Date Wednesday, 16/09/2020 10 am

CEDA continues to examine Australia’s institutions and their important economic and social contributions when we consider the future of our higher education

CEDA Livestream: Agribusiness’ place in Australia’s economic recovery 24/09/20

The focus on rebuilding our economy continues to gather momentum. Leading the charge are key sectors of the economy with growth opportunities that if realised, can drive and accelerate our recovery.

New from MyFuture Making career decisions: How influencers can help

Interesting document from on the role of ‘career influences’ and how they can change and influence career decisions of young people.

FREE LIVE Webinar – Count Me IN ‘Employer Disability Awareness Tool Kit

September 23rd

Presented by Belmont BEC, this webinar will assist your business to reduce employment barriers for people with disabilities

Something a bit different – Interesting video about the Art and Science of Growing Wood

Wood is a renewable resource, cement and steel isn’t! Woodsolutions’s latest video explaining the science behind growing trees.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council