ACS NT Tech and Employability Skills Conference 2020
Young ICT Professionals and students, get job ready and map out your professional career!
Blue 5 Theater Room, CDU Casuarina Campus, Ellengowan Dr, Darwin, NT, 0820
Wed 06 May 2020 04:00 PM ACST
Duration: 4.0 hours
Register by Fri 01 May 2020 05:00 PM ACST
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CPD Hours: 4
Skills Level: -
About this event
The Australian Government Department of Health has issued isolation requirements for the novel coronavirus: COVID-19. ACS asks any members or guests returning from international travel, or that are currently in self-quarantine for the Coronavirus disease (CoIvD-19), following the return from, or transit through, countries on the watch list that include China, Korea, Iran, Italy, Japan, France, Germany, Spain and Kuwai, to refrain or been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 must isolate themselves for 14 days after leaving China, or within 14 days after last contact with a confirmed case to please not attend the event in the interests of the health and safety of other participants.
If you are withdrawing from the event for this reason, please let us know.
This four hour conference is aimed at ICT students, PY students, graduates and young professionals who want to gain knowledge and skills on how to successfully approach their professional career. The sessions will focus on improving awareness and understanding of workplace practices, and provide the tools to map out your career path, to help you to get job ready!
The incredible speaker line up will include award-winning Entrepreneur and professional business creativity key note speaker AJ Kulatunga, the ACS NT 2019 ICT Professional of the Year Karen Hawkes, and NT Regional Manager of NEC Damien Charles. This is an exciting opportunity for students to progress their careers by meeting prospective employers and network with other ICT young professionals. Continued professional development can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be a professional, and ensures that your knowledge stays relevant and up to date within the industry. Don't miss this special event.
This is also a great opportunity for employers to access a tech talent pool where company promotion and work experience programs can be promoted.
All ICT students, job seekers, professionals and industry are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note: to gain all 4 CPD points, PY Students must stay for all sessions
If you are withdrawing from the event for this reason, please let us know.
This four hour conference is aimed at ICT students, PY students, graduates and young professionals who want to gain knowledge and skills on how to successfully approach their professional career. The sessions will focus on improving awareness and understanding of workplace practices, and provide the tools to map out your career path, to help you to get job ready!
The incredible speaker line up will include award-winning Entrepreneur and professional business creativity key note speaker AJ Kulatunga, the ACS NT 2019 ICT Professional of the Year Karen Hawkes, and NT Regional Manager of NEC Damien Charles. This is an exciting opportunity for students to progress their careers by meeting prospective employers and network with other ICT young professionals. Continued professional development can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be a professional, and ensures that your knowledge stays relevant and up to date within the industry. Don't miss this special event.
This is also a great opportunity for employers to access a tech talent pool where company promotion and work experience programs can be promoted.
All ICT students, job seekers, professionals and industry are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please note: to gain all 4 CPD points, PY Students must stay for all sessions
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Arjuna Kulatunga
AJ Kulatunga is a Professional Keynote Speaker whose presentations inspire conversations around Digital Disruption, The Changing World and Entrepreneurial Thinking to help leaders drive innovation and change. Learn more about AJ via http://AJK.global
Speaker
Damien Charles
NT Regional Manager for NEC, I have been part of the team providing solutions and services to the Northern Territory Government since 2001.
I completed my IT degree at Charles Darwin University in the early 2000's.
Speaker
Karen Hawkes
Karen Hawkes is the Director of digital marketing agency, Captovate. Specialising in web and app development and digital marketing Captovate have been the leader in Territory business for 15 years. Captovate supports the employment of CDU students, and provides an internship program.
In 2019 Karen was awarded IT Professional of the Year, as well as the Minister’s Gold Award for Digital Excellence. Karen was a popular speaker at the 2019 Innovation Symposium, and received rave reviews when sharing Captovate’s Territory Success Stories at OBM 2018.
In 2019 Karen was awarded IT Professional of the Year, as well as the Minister’s Gold Award for Digital Excellence. Karen was a popular speaker at the 2019 Innovation Symposium, and received rave reviews when sharing Captovate’s Territory Success Stories at OBM 2018.
Agenda
Schedule
Activity
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Arrival and networking
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Welcome
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM
Key Note Speaker AJ Kulatunga
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM
Conference Partner Navitas
5:40 PM - 6:00 PM
Break and networking
6:00 PM - 6:40 PM
Supporting Partner Captovate How to separate yourself from the crowd.
6:40 PM - 6:50 PM
Venue Partner CDU
6:50 PM - 7:30 PM
Major Partner NEC
7:30 PM - 7:40 PM
Closing Remarks
7:40 PM - 7:50 PM
Networking
7:50 PM - 8:00 PM
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Event Location
Blue 5 Theater Room, CDU Casuarina Campus, Ellengowan Dr, Darwin, NT, 0820
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Registration
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Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
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