Fireside chat with Patricia Neden CEO IBSA - 21 Feb 2012
VISTA is starting the year with an informal dinner event. Patricia Neden (CEO of IBSA) has been invited to give her impressions on how and what IBSA, as an Industry Skills Council, has planned for 2012 - 2013.
Of particular interest will be the IBSA focus on the education “industry” and what key challenges IBSA sees emerging for the VET sector over 2011. As this is an informal event VISTA would like the opportunity for easy conversation over dinner which provides an overview of the IBSA directions and challenges for 2011 as well as an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
Event details: Where: Dimattina's 306 Lygon St Carlton When: 21st February, 2012
What time: start at 6.30pm finish by 10 pm Cost: VISTA members $55 (excl GST); non members $80 (excl GST)
Includes: 2 course set menu . Drinks are available at bar prices.
For any special dietary requirements, please contact admin@vista.org.au or ring (03) 9347 8787
About IBSA Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) is one of eleven Industry Skills Councils for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system recognised and funded by the Australian Government.
IBSA covers: Business Services; Cultural and Related Industries; Education; Financial Services; Information and Communication Technologies; and Printing and Graphic Arts. IBSA develops competency standards and qualifications for workforce skills development and training that are recognised throughout Australia. It is IBSA's job to consult with industry and set the skill standards for the above industries – standards that help employers and their teams achieve peak performance.
Patricia Neden is well known in the vocational education and training sector particularly in her former role as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, and responsible for Skills Victoria (formerly known as the Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE), and previously as General Manager of the Training Operations at OTTE.
Patricia's vast experience covers policy, inter-governmental negotiations, national systems implementation and purchasing arrangements with service providers. She has previously held senior positions in other Victorian Government departments, including industry and labour. Patricia has also spent time in the private sector, working predominantly in information technology and manufacturing in Victoria and overseas, and in the mining industry in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She has extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to innovation, filling the skills gaps and enhancing the VET sector to benefit the Australian economy.
| Event Location: | Dimattinas Restaurant |
| Registrations Open: | 10 Jan 2012 |
| Registrations Close: | 21 Feb 2012 |
| Price: | AU $ 80.00 |
| Places Available: | 16 |
