ACS Tech & Employability half day conference: Think big, invest in yourself - Meet in person in Canberra event
Why you should love your profession, and why employers will love you? Think big, invest in yourself and your brand early.
CIT Function Centre. CIT Reid Campus. Level 2, K Block, 37 Constitution Ave, Reid, ACT, 2612
Tue 25 May 2021 12:00 PM AEST
Duration: 5.0 hours
Register by Fri 21 May 2021 02:00 PM AEST
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CPD Hours: 4
Skills Level: Learning design and development (TMCR) -> Level 3
About this event
This is a half-day conference for young or not-so-young ICT Professionals and students who are seeking to prepare themselves to meet potential employers from departments, private companies and recruitment agencies.
The multiple planned sessions have been designed to provide emerging ICT professionals and students with the knowledge and skills on how to be successful in approach their career.
The networking sessions are designed introduce ICT students and early career professionals with industry partners and potential employers to put into practice skills learned from earlier sessions.
For emerging ICT professionals - the prospect of finding a full-time job after graduating can be daunting. You can however greatly improve your chances by using a number of proven techniques that will demonstrate to a prospective employer that you have the attributes they are seeking to be of value to their organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet employers and recruiters informally and to discuss the local ACT labour market.
For industry partners and potential employers - you get access to fresh and talented ICT professionals to promote your company, apprenticeships schemes and intern/work experience programs. This is a great opportunity for you to talk to potential employees informally and provide your support to the ACT ICT industry and the broader Canberra community.
We warmly welcome you to take advantage of this opportunity!
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Half-day conference program
SESSION 1: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Think big, invest in yourself
SESSION 2: CAREER DEVELOMENT
Mini career development hackathon
SESSION 3: PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
How to network effectively at professional events
SESSION 4: NETWORKING
Meet industry partners, employers and potential employees
All entry-level ICT professionals, students and job seekers are welcome.
*Entry fees: $20 (ACS member) | $45 (non-member)
*Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
*Registration closes, Tuesday 18 May 2021 4:00 PM.
*Click here for CIT Function location map.
Speakers
Speaker
Neha Sood
Neha Sood is an Engineer at Xero helping small businesses thrive. Born and raised in India, she moved to Australia to study Masters in Information Technology and Systems from University of Canberra, and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Prize and Dean's Excellence Awards.
She is passionate about mentoring and nurturing junior talent, and has organised and led the Junior Developers Meetup in Canberra from its inception.
At Xero, she also led the Graduate and Internship program in Canberra.
She is passionate about mentoring and nurturing junior talent, and has organised and led the Junior Developers Meetup in Canberra from its inception.
At Xero, she also led the Graduate and Internship program in Canberra.
Speaker
Bryce Undy
Bryce wears many hats. Lead Solution Architect with Modis Consulting, Head of Consulting for Technovate Strategic Solutions and Co-Founder of Grow Right Digital, an AI-Start up specialising in recruitment software.
Bryce began his career as a Business Analyst here in Canberra. Over time, Bryce’s passion for helping his fellow professionals lead to a stint as a Director on the board of the IIBA Australia. Bryce also accompanied the then Digital Transformation Minister, Michael Keenan, on a Trade Delegation to the USA, visiting both tech companies like AWS and Microsoft as well as engaging with tech start ups in the Silicon Valley. Bryce took that experience back to Australia with a dream to help enable Australian-based tech professionals to grow their careers and become world-leaders in their industry.
Bryce has also established Unisys’ ‘Next-Gen Process Automation Practice’, designed the software solution supporting the recruitment of the next Australian Census workforce for Modis Consulting, and ERICA, an AI-recruitment solution designed to promote exclusivity and diversity in today’s IT workforce.
Bryce began his career as a Business Analyst here in Canberra. Over time, Bryce’s passion for helping his fellow professionals lead to a stint as a Director on the board of the IIBA Australia. Bryce also accompanied the then Digital Transformation Minister, Michael Keenan, on a Trade Delegation to the USA, visiting both tech companies like AWS and Microsoft as well as engaging with tech start ups in the Silicon Valley. Bryce took that experience back to Australia with a dream to help enable Australian-based tech professionals to grow their careers and become world-leaders in their industry.
Bryce has also established Unisys’ ‘Next-Gen Process Automation Practice’, designed the software solution supporting the recruitment of the next Australian Census workforce for Modis Consulting, and ERICA, an AI-recruitment solution designed to promote exclusivity and diversity in today’s IT workforce.
Speaker
Michael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins is a professional coach, mentor, facilitator and trainer. He is an Accredited Consultant and Trainer of Extended DISC (eDISC™) and a Level 2 Master Practitioner of Meta Dynamics.
He has built up extensive experience and knowledge over nearly 40 years within the ICT profession, with more than 20 years in leadership roles managing teams across the Asia Pacific region.
He has learnt the importance of understanding human behaviour and the ways that people think, how to professionally communicate and build strong networks of contacts and now shares this knowledge with others to help them learn these skills quickly without having to take the long and hard road.
Michael is an Associate Member of the International Coaching Guild, a Member of the International Coaching Federation, a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and an Honorary Member of the Australian Computer Society where he is also a Certified Professional.
He has built up extensive experience and knowledge over nearly 40 years within the ICT profession, with more than 20 years in leadership roles managing teams across the Asia Pacific region.
He has learnt the importance of understanding human behaviour and the ways that people think, how to professionally communicate and build strong networks of contacts and now shares this knowledge with others to help them learn these skills quickly without having to take the long and hard road.
Michael is an Associate Member of the International Coaching Guild, a Member of the International Coaching Federation, a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and an Honorary Member of the Australian Computer Society where he is also a Certified Professional.
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