2005 news and updates
Six NT teachers recognised in national teaching awards [16 December 2005]
Back to School Payment 2006
[8 December 2005] The Northern Territory Government has announced a $50 Back
to School Payment Scheme commencing in Term 1 2006... more
Maningrida CEC wins award for promoting equity and diversity [5 December 2005]
Next phase of Age of Entry Trial announced
[25 November 2005] Phase II of the Age of Entry Trial will begin in Term 1, 2006.
Ministerial
Release
Media
Release
Age
of Entry website
Fourth Round of Skill Shortage Trades Employer Incentives Released
[21 November 2005] Eligible employers of the first 30 apprentices, whose registered
training contract is commenced on or after 21 November 2005, will qualify for
new employer incentives... more
Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards – 2005 Winners
Announced
[28 October 2005] The inaugural Teaching in the Territory
Excellence Awards were presented by the Minister as part of World Teachers'
Day celebrations... more
World Teachers' Day 2005
[28 October 2005] Celebrations were held across the Territory on Friday 28 October
to recognise the valued contributions of our teachers... more
WorldSkills winners
[27 September 2005] Winners of the 2005 WorldSkills Northern Territory Regional Competitions
have been announced... more
Third round of employer incentives has closed
[16 September 2005] The third round of incentives to encourage and assist eligible
employers to take up additional apprentices and trainees has now closed... more
Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards
[29 August 2005] New awards for NT Government teachers were launched by the
Minister for Employment, Education and Training on Monday 29 August 2005... more
Education Week 2005 – Lifelong Learning
[29 August 2005] Education Week incorporates Literacy and Numeracy
Week, Asia in Schools Week and Adult Learners’ Week and highlights
the importance of Lifelong Learning with a focus on learning together... more
Get VET - The VET Experience
[25 August 2005] The latest phase in the NT Government's campaign to promote vocational
education and training was launched on Thursday 25 August 2005... more
Professional Development for RTO's
[7 June 2005] Information on this year's professional development
workshops for RTO's...more
NT Training Awards finalists short-listed
NT AGQTP Gifted Education Grants
Grants to government and non-government
teachers, schools and groups of schools to conduct projects focused
on the Gifted and Talented Education Package. Applications closed
on 12 August 2005.
Teachers and Educators EBA: 2005–2007 Certified Agreement approved
A ballot was conducted between 6 and 20
June 2005 with a valid majority of 90.4% voting to approve
the agreement. Further details are in the
EBA Bulletin.
‘Learn & Earn’ – DEET’s message to 2005 showgoers
New facilities for Kalkaringi CEC
New facilities for Minyerri CEC
Japanese Government Scholarships for Australian High School
Graduates
The Japanese Government has offered scholarships
to Australian students due to finish Year 12 this year. Applications
closed on 28 June 2005... more
Northern Territory Occupation Shortage List
Developed in response to stakeholder requests for more information about occupations experiencing shortages, recruitment difficulties and skill gaps... more
International Women's Day 2005 Study Grants (applications
have now closed)
Study grants of $1000 each for women studying in the Northern Territory
towards a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Submissions sought on proposed new directions for vocational
education and training (VET)
Changes were recently announced by
the Australian Government (submissions
have now closed).
Workforce NT Report 2004
An essential planning tool for understanding the labour market...
more
Remote Workforce Development Innovative Grants and Scholarship
Programs (applications have now closed)
The Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment is providing
a number of grants and scholarships funded through the Remote
Workforce Development Strategy 2003–2006.
Northern Territory Public Sector 2004–2007 Certified
Agreement
The new
agreement, approved by a majority of NT Government employees,
is available on the OCPE
website.
See EBA
Bulletin 12 and the NTPS
EBA Fact Sheets for more information.
Learning Lessons Implementation Steering Committee Meetings
Public Records 2002–2005
Public records are now available... more
Teaching in the Territory website
A new website
with information on teaching in the NT and an online application
form so you can apply now!