CEAWA News

Three new undergraduate courses in Japan taught in English: Information for interested high school students

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Future Global Leadership (FGL) program at Tohoku University offers high quality leading and research opportunities in an ideal campus environment for students who aspire to one day take on key international leadership roles.

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Students given no guidance by university staff

Sun, 16 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

MANY university students never talk to their lecturers about ideas from class, exam results or career plans, according to a study of life and learning on campus.

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Australia's innovation edge depends on career planning

Wed, 12 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The idea of working until you are 80 or even 90 will probably horrify those looking forward to early retirement.

But for many professionals, especially those in challenging and rewarding careers, the prospect of a few extra decades to achieve greater professional fulfilment holds enormous appeal.More...

The labour market during recent economic downturns

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The recent economic downturn in Australia, triggered by the global financial crisis, is the fourth period of slowing or declining economic growth in the past 30 years. The first two, during the early part of the 1980s and the 1990s, respectively, were severe and protracted recessions, characterised by a marked decline in economic activity and rising unemployment.
The most recent two, at the beginning and end of the decade just finished, were milder both in length and severity.

For a copy of the full report please visit the Reports section of the Resource Library

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The shape of jobs to come - Possible New Careers Emerging from Advances in Science and Technology (2010 -2030)

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this report is to highlight examples of the kinds of jobs, careers and professions that could result from advances in science and technology in the period from 2010 to 2030. The report was commissioned as part of the Science: [So what? So everything] campaign which aims to promote public interest in science and engineering and highlight their importance to our future.

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Career Scholarship Winners Announced

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Recipients of the 2009 Scholarships for Career Advisors to participate in study or industry placements.

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The Newsletter of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The latest newletter for the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy has been loaded in our Resource Library in the Publications section.

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VET graduate employment falls in 2009

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The economic slump has seen the number of VET graduates employed after training decrease. According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research’s 2009 StudentOutcomes Survey, 77.8% of graduates were employed after training, compared to 80.7% in 2008.

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Adolescent overload? Report of the inquiry into combining school and work: supporting successful youth transitions

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Australian secondary students are facing more pressure than ever as they attemptto excel in their studies, participate in sporting and recreational activities and maintain an active social life. For an increasing number of young people there is
an added dimension which is placing further pressure on their lives: the part-time job.

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Communique from the 5th International Symposium for Career Development and Public Policy

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Fifth International Symposium for Career Development and Public Policy was hosted by Career Services in Wellington, New Zealand from 14-17 November 2009.

The comminque from the Symposium can be downloaded in the Reports section of the Resource Library.

Further information is available by clicking on the link below

www.avenues.co.nz/careers_symposium/

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