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VET System Presenting More Barriers Than Supports for Young People

Wendy Williams, Friday, 23rd February 2018 -  Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is making it difficult for the most disadvantaged young people to gain access and a qualification, at the same time that the bar is rising to employment, according to a new report.
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What Marketers Can Do to Raise the Bar for NFPs

Contributor, Tuesday, 6th February 2018 -  Not for profits can reap big from a solid marketing strategy. Here are five strategies that you can apply to raise the bar.

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Predictions for 2018: NFP Recruitment

Richard Green, Tuesday, 30th January 2018 -  With good candidates in even shorter supply this year, NFPs will need to focus on improving employee retention and attraction strategies in 2018, writes NGO Recruitment director Richard Green, as part of a series of 2018 predictions from leading expe

Gender Pay Gap Persists for Graduates in Almost Every Field

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 17th January 2018 -  The 2017 Graduate Outcomes Survey has found the gender pay gap is the lowest recorded in 40 years, but women continue to earn less than men in almost every field of study.    
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Ones to Watch: Whitney Stacey and Matt Teluk

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th December 2017 -  Whitney Stacey and Matt Teluk are the co-directors of Monochrome Coffee Co which aims to transform developing communities through the education and empowerment of youth. They are Ones to Watch.
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High School Grads Need Commitment and Adaptability to Succeed at Work

Luke Michael, Friday, 15th December 2017 -  Australian high school students about to graduate have been encouraged to develop financial management skills, show commitment and demonstrate adaptability, in order to succeed in their transition to the workforce.
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Half of Young Australian Women Feel Their Gender Will Limit Their Career

Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th December 2017 -  Almost half of Australian teenage girls believe their gender could stand in the way of their career, according to new research.
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Pro Bono Australia Founding Editor Retires

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th December 2017 -  The founding editor of Pro Bono Australia’s independent news service, Lina Caneva will retire from the top job at the end of 2017 after 18 years working side-by-side with the social enterprise founder Karen Mahlab AM.
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One to Watch: Jessie Hughes

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 -  Jessie Hughes is the creative director of SignVR, an interactive virtual reality platform for learning sign language. She is One to Watch.

Compass Group Named National Disability Employer of the Year

Luke Michael, Friday, 8th December 2017 -  A leading Australian food services company has won the Employer of the Year Award at the 2017 National Disability Awards.
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