McCrindle Research 
The ABC of XYZ Masterclass

Melbourne: Friday 20th August, 2010, Park Hyatt Melbourne
Sydney: Friday 27th August, 2010, Sheraton on the Park 

What capabilities do you need in graduates?

RMIT University is undertaking research to identify the capabilities employers require in graduates.

If you recruit graduates either through graduate specific programs or through general recruitment processes RMIT wants to hear from you - to know your thoughts about the general knowledge, skills and attributes of graduates from all disciplines. This is one step RMIT is taking to better address your needs in recruiting graduates. 

Information collected will be used to guide the development of a small number of focus groups to be held in Melbourne. A report will be prepared, based on the information collated from the survey and the focus groups, that will outline the graduate capabilities sought by employers across a range of key sectors and their links to Education for Sustainability. The report will be used to inform our teaching programs.

The survey can be completed on line at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XXBP2V8 and is completely confidential. Deadline for submissions is 27th August.

We would therefore appreciate it if you could share your experiences associated with managing and working with graduates within your organisation. If you have any questions about the survey and research work, please get in contact with Teresa Day, Research Assistant, RMIT University on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

University and workplace success aided by career development learning

Research by NAGCAS shows the critical role that career development learning plays in positive student transitions through university and into the workforce. Barbara Holland (a member of the project Steering Committee and Pro Vice Chancellor Engagement at UWS) noted "This research provides the nation with evidence of best practices that will strengthen career development learning. Students and the economy will benefit from expanded strategic partnerships among the business, industry, community and education sectors - partnerships that are essential to building a renewable and adaptive workforce". Project outcomes, including all related research is on the project website, www.nagcas.org.au/ALTC and a summary project brochure can be downloaded here. 

Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN)

2010 National Conference
Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Responding to Challenges
29 September - 01 October 2010
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA

The theme of 2010 ACEN Conference is “Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Responding to Challenges.” The theme reflects the national agenda for inclusion of workplace experiences in tertiary programs and the recognition of the value of all forms of work integrated learning. In particular it is focusing on the Assessment of WIL, Learning Outcomes, Developing and Maintaining Partnerships, Social Inclusion and issues around Internationalisation of WIL.

Attendees: local and international practitioners and researchers from HEd institutions, industry, community and government.  

For further information please Click Here.

National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS)

Conference 2010
Through the Looking Glass: Career development in the 21st century
29 November 2010, Adelaide

Economies are shifting. Employment is ever evolving. The world's resource needs will drive new economies and globalisation will see demographics shift.... and go virtual.

• What direction will careers take?
• What will remain always central?
• How will tertiary careers professionals meet the challenge?

These will be the questions posed, and discussed at the NAGCAS Conference 2010.