June 2008 Geoff Jackson Human Resource Development Manager Toll IPEC VET in Schools

If it’s urgent…. Related Responsibilities  Training at Toll IPEC  Chair T&L Careers & Recruitment PRG  Parent with three teenagers  My own VET studies

‘the total logistics solution…’ AUSTRALIA TOLL GROUP ASIA VIRGIN BLUE NEW ZEALAND

If it’s urgent…. Toll IPEC  Established January 1955  First Interstate Parcel Company  Toll Acquired 5th October 1998  Express Parcel Distribution

If it’s urgent…. Growth  2400 people  National Operations  700 more employees in last 3 years  Growth = opportunities for people

If it’s urgent…. Toll IPEC and VET  Toll Virtual – The Grange College  School Based Apprentices  T&L Cadetship Program  Work based Traineeships  Management Training - Diploma  Compliance Training – Fatigue Mgt, Dangerous Goods etc.  WELL Program – T&D Cert III

If it’s urgent…. The Question What changes would you like to see in VET in Schools provisions by 2010?

If it’s urgent…. Some Focus Areas Overview  Prepare them for their future  Some key competencies  Emerging needs  Engage students & industry  Assist teachers

If it’s urgent…. Prepare them for their future  Employability  Meaningful careers  Their own wealth creation  Ability to enjoy their work

If it’s urgent…. Some key competencies  What is business?  Work ethics – rights and obligations  Occupational health and safety  Literacy and numeracy  Leadership and teamwork  Communication  Customer service  Planning and time management  Current technologies  Procedures and process improvement

If it’s urgent…. Emerging Needs  Working with change  Environmental awareness  Business acumen  Innovation  On going learning

If it’s urgent…. Engage Students & Industry  Go beyond the class room  Site Visits  Simulated training opportunities  Industry projects  Work based learning - Internships  Industry in schools – Practise Firms

If it’s urgent…. Assist Teachers  Support on going teacher development  Industry placements and visits  Closer liaison - changing needs  Training materials

If it’s urgent…. Future Industry and Schools must work together to ensure future prosperity.