Professional development

If you know of any opportunities that other members may be interested in, please forward details to s.pulman@auckland.ac.nz

• This year's CATE conference will be in Queenstown on 13-15 November. The Conference website is available here.
  
  
• ACU's Graduate Employment Network Conference, Thursday 11-Saturday 13 July 2013 at University of Auckland Business School, Auckland. This conference will address questions such as: Are today's graduates employable? How do we measure their value to the economy? Are universities fit for the future? Should graduate employability be a key measurement criterion? Should there be greater mobility between the TVET and HE sectors? Is student dissatisfaction becoming an increasingly important issue? Register here
  
  

• Futureworx is a suite of e-learning courses about workplace sustainability. The first of these, Futureworx 1, is now open for student enrolments. You can see a sample of the course here.

• Dr Heather Carpenter in conjunction with NZCER is offering another opportunity to gain  certification in the use of the Self Directed Search - Auckland , August 12, 2013.

  Holland's personality typology has been used world-wide for over 40 years, and John Holland is considered a pioneer in the field of interpretive self-assessment.
  Used effectively, it is a simple and powerful identity tool that helps students and clients understand their attractions, orientations and life themes. The workshop, which would certify you to use the SDS assessments is very practical, and offers new best practice ideas when using the tool.

  • Light lunch  and morning tea included
  • Workshop Fees $190 + GST

  Auckland - Monday 12 August, 2013,  9.30- 2pm ( Netball North Harbour Venue, Officials Room.)

   to register email Heather at heatherc@clear.net.nz

• Career Dynamic Resources and Workshops
  

  A practical, interactive and hands on workshop for career specialists, counsellors, HR managers, recruiters and line managers that overviews the career decision making process. It covers topics such as engaging with the client, self-assessment, marketplace information and reality testing and includes hands on access to tools and resources. This one day course could be the best investment you make in your professional development this year.  Cost $199 (incl GST).  Bookings essential - visit our website for further information and to register your booking:

  • Takapuna, Auckland - Thursday 8 September
  • Napier, Hawkes Bay - Thursday 22 September
  • Tauranga - Tuesday 4 October
  • Wellington - Tuesday 1 November
  • Auckland - Thursday 17 November