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National ICT Careers Week 2008 is underway! Launched this morning in Sydney, National ICT Careers Week features in excess of 100 events, functions and activities. A complete listing of events in each state and territory is available on the National ICT Careers Week website. National ICT Careers Week has been designed to introduce young people, their parents, mentors and careers advisers to the opportunities that exist in ICT not only within Australia but around the world. It is a fantastic opportunity to give students everywhere a genuine understanding of everything the industry has to offer, and the response from industry, government and the community. 'As Australia places a mounting emphasis on developing an information economy and increasing productivity though innovation, the ICT industry has become central to our aspirations as a nation,' AIIA CEO Ian Birks said at the launch. 'And one result is that the opportunities for ICT graduates have never been stronger. It is an exciting time to embark on a career in ICT, and the industry has a lot to offer the next generation of talented and creative students.' National ICT Careers Week will be held in all states and territories from 28 July to 2 August 2008 as an initiative of the ICT Industry Leadership Group, co-hosted by the Australian Computer Society and the Australian Information Industry Association. AIIA Chairman John Grant today announced the permanent appointment of two senior positions within the Association: Ian Birks as Chief Executive Officer, and Bridget Larsen as General Manager, Policy and Government Relations. ‘Mr Birks and Ms Larsen bring extensive industry experience and excellent records to their roles - I am very pleased to be making these announcements and I am confident that the ICT industry can continue to expect powerful representation and policy outcomes following these appointments,’ Mr Grant said.
Australian Government Higher Education Review Industry submission - contributions invited Through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Australian Government is currently undertaking a Review of Australian Higher Education. The review will look at a number of areas relevant to our industry, including meeting labour market and industry needs, higher education’s role in the national innovation system and the contribution of higher education to Australia’s economic, social and cultural capital. Read more AIIA Board in Canberra The AIIA National Board of Directors will meet in Canberra at the end of August for the August Board meeting, which includes State Branch Chairs representing local issues from across Australia. While in Canberra, the Board will be pursuing AIIA's policy agenda through meetings with a number of Ministers, senior policticians and government represntatives. 30 years of leadership  |  Pearcey Foundation Innovation Roundtable Sydney, 11 September 2008 Including the National Pearcey Medal awards Read more NSW State Pearcey Award - call for nominations Entries close 29th August 2008 The NSW Pearcey committee is encouraging fresh and innovative talent in the ICT profession to step forward and gain recognition for their achievements. The winner of the NSW State Pearcey Award will be an individual early in his or her career who has demonstrated innovative and pioneering achievement and made a significant contribution to technological development or commercialisation of new technologies in the field of ICT. Read more Maximising the value of the National Broadband Network Nominations close Wednesday July 30 The Australian Government is currently looking to engage the ideas of the Australian business and industry communities to maximise the value of the investment being made in the National Broadband Network. As the first step, the Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy (DCBDE) will be holding a series of workshops in August that aim to identify the aspirations held by Australian industry for the NBN, along with the key business initiatives that will be required to realise these aspirations. Read more AIIA Business Online EOI called for a new AIIA Member service AIIA is planning a new initiative to provide enhanced services for AIIA Members. To replace the former Software Legal Guide, generously created in 2003 for AIIA by Gilbert + Tobin, AIIA has appointed MAAT Solutions to establish an online business centre to be accessed via the AIIA website incorporating expert-provided content on the topics covered in the Software Legal Guide and other areas of legal and/or commercial importance to AIIA Members. Read more |
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