Queensland Youth Industry Links
Senior Phase Network Group B Meeting. MINUTES OF MEETING
Morayfield State High School, Thursday 10th March 2011:
Chair: Ken Simpson, Morayfield State High School.
Present: Ken Simpson (Morayfield SHS), Rae Ellis (North Lakes State College), Sharon Armstrong (Genesis
College), Steve Hogan (DEEWR), David Liddy (Qld Health), Matthew Neil (QUT), Tom McCue (QYIL)
Apologies: Joe Proctor (DET), Michael Lehmann (Australian Trade College)
Discussion.
Industry Needs. A representative from industry is required. Local research is needed in regards to industry
needs, skill shortages etc.
Outcomes:
1. : Ken Simpson (Morayfield SHS), Rae Ellis (North Lakes State College), Sharon Armstrong (Genesis College),
Steve Hogan (DEEWR), David Liddy (Qld Health), Matthew Neil (QUT), Tom McCue (QYIL)
Apologies: Joe Proctor (DET), Michael Lehmann (Australian Trade College)
Outcomes:
1. Tom McCue to invite David Liddy and Glenys Jenkins to next meeting.
2. Sharon Armstrong to get vacancy updates from MEGT etc.
3. Rae Ellis to email Tom McCue to find a link to talk to someone re commercial kitchens.
Commonwealth & State Initiatives. Flood Recovery Package – projects to encourage SAT uptake for repairs to
NPO/CO’s. 200 full time apprenticeship places for local government statewide. DEEWR offers an extra $3000
for apprentices and traineeships. Priority Skills – funding for existing worker training. Funding for natural
disaster restoration projects in Qld only. Fact sheet available from DEEWR website. Nothing specifically for
schools unless can link with local organization. Priority skills funded. Flexible funding pool, however very little
for schools.
Outcome:
1. Tom McCue to add DEEWR to Morayfield partnership.
General Discussion.
Morayfield State High Schools trade training centre’s official opening, tentative date in May 2011. Ken Simpson
to invite organizations for a careers expo / SAT’s aspect and students from other schools in region. Matthew
Neil will bring a representative from BNIT to next meeting. Funding for SWL was discussed.
Meeting closed: 4:45pm
Agenda for next meeting.
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Invite MEGT and Acclaim.
Invite David Liddy.
Next meeting date: TBA
Venue: TBA
Time 4:00pm
Chair: Ken Simpson
Tom McCue 14/3/2011. SPB
Redcliffe SAT's
Work with Redcliffe Hospital to
publicise SAT's available and support
the application process with individual
students
Liaise with Hospital in regard to the
running of the Career expo