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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
E-NEWSLETTER
August-September 2019
Welcome to Ai Group’s Workforce Development E-Newsletter, filled with updates on what's happening in your sector and workplace development issues generally.
 Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum: industry priorities
Priority strategies to transform our manufacturing industries and build global competitive advantage were debated at the inaugural conference of the Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum (I4AMF). FIND OUT MORE…
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Your Industry 4.0 transformation strategy: the human factor
With such a strong focus on emerging technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision making, it is important not to forget that change still starts with your people.
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High standards for Ai Group apprentices at AGL
"Having a mentor to guide us through our apprenticeships has allowed us to accelerate our skills in our chosen fields. We always know we have someone who will listen."
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Is your business lean enough to take on new technologies?
If you are looking into new technologies relating to Industry 4.0, your first steps should be to ensure that your business processes are as efficient as they can possibly be.
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Industry 4.0 Forum: Importance of skills in transforming economy
Skills issues became a recurring theme for the 150 member companies attending the inaugural conference of Ai Group’s Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum this month.
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Language of Industry 4.0: training for the modern world
Ai Group will shortly be introducing some upgraded training sessions and a new partnership in broadening our selection of training encompassing Industry 4.0 skill sets.
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Industry Minister: Manufacturing "backbone of economy"
The Hon Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science & Technology commenced her I4AMF keynote address by declaring "Australia will always be a manufacturing nation".
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Training
Short courses
We have more than 100 programs which can be customised and delivered at your workplace. Ai Group's programs are designed to keep managers, HR professionals and employees up to date with topical issues and legislation, and to effectively manage in today's complex and highly regulated workplaces.
Other programs designed for employees focus on enterprise bargaining, bullying, discrimination and harassment. Our programs can be delivered on site or via webinar or completed online.
Ai Group also offers a range of programs in safety and workers’ compensation, leadership and development, and management skills.
To enquire about potential training solutions to suit your organisation’s needs, contact 1300 55 66 77 or visit our website.
Accredited training
Ai Group Training Services is a registered RTO (3541) and has been offering a range of nationally accredited training programs since 1991.
Our programs are varied, conducted on the job and allow us to work across various industries, assisting companies with training solutions to improve business capability.
We offer many qualifications including Business and Administration, Leadership and Management, Competitive Systems and Practices (Lean), Engineering, Warehousing and Logistics, and Work Health and Safety.
For a full list of our courses or to make an enquiry, please contact 1300 134 756. |
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Ai Group Talent Solutions
We are recruitment specialists who take pride in understanding our client's culture, business needs and objectives. Our objective is simple: to provide our clients with a professional service that is competitively priced. We aim to build and maintain ongoing and sustainable relationships with our members across a broad range of industry sectors.
Our method of search and selection will differ depending on market sector and level of appointment. Ai Group Talent Solutions has developed a flexible approach to the recruitment process, understanding our client's position and their requirements.
We offer contract solutions in order to provide skilled, experienced and thoroughly tested and screened candidates to meet your company's short-term needs.
We also provide outplacement and career transition services for those companies looking to scale down.
Reach us on 1300 436 088 or talent@aigroup.com.au.
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Apprentice and Trainee Centre
Our Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Quality Approved Group Training Organisation with a 50+ year history in providing productive, quality apprentices/trainees to various industries. Having employed and/or trained over 15,000 apprentices and trainees, we are focused on providing quality recruitment, mentoring and training assistance across a variety of industries.
Ai Group's Higher Apprenticeships combine the best of Higher Education and Vocational learning models to train future technicians at a higher skill and knowledge level, meeting the diverse needs of Australian employers in an Industry 4.0 based economy.
With over 200 host organisations and 500 apprentices and trainees nationally, our Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is at the forefront of skills development in Australia. We are an efficient alternative for the recruitment and management of today's apprentices and trainees.
Being your Partner in Productivity, we will allow you to do what you do best – that is, managing your business. For further information please call 1300 761 944 or visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au
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Education and Training Policy
We help you by developing policies that highlight education and training issues impacting on your competitiveness. By advocating change to relevant agencies, we help to improve the workforce skills that companies need. Our policy efforts on behalf of members involve making submissions on education and training issues to government. Our research and project work ensures that new models, programs and systems are trialled and implemented for industry.
Contact us to take action on your skills, education and training issues on (03) 9867 0202.
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Entrepreneurs' Programme
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme offers tailored advice and assistance to SME businesses to improve capability, productivity and competitiveness, using independent and skilled Business Advisers with private sector experience. Key offerings include:
- A FREE, confidential, holistic review of your business, which is conducted at your business premises, resulting in a detailed report and recommendations for improvements.
- Co-funded grants of up to $20,000 to engage independent expertise to assist you to implement the recommended improvements.
- Advice and co-funded grants of up to $50,000 to assist you with your research requirements and connect and collaborate with research organisations.
- Advice on solutions to your technology needs.
- Services to improve engagement and performance of businesses in supply chains.
To identify your nearest Ai Group Entrepreneurs' Programme Business Adviser or Facilitator see our website.
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