Symposium news
Keep up-to-date with the latest symposium news.
03 October 2007
Look out Australia, the 'me' generation's coming through
They expect to work 40-hour weeks, have paid leave to travel and be the boss at the age of 25. Welcome to the Y Generation, often described as the most challenging and fickle group with which to work. Read more >>
03 October 2007
NT demography sets challenges for planners
Two researchers from Charles Darwin University gave an overview of the Northern Territory economy and its labour force as part of the Symposium in Alice Springs. Read more >>
03 October 2007
The Territory needs to rethink young workers
The Northern Territory should consider positioning itself as a gateway into Australia for the global transient population to grow its workforce. Read more >>
03 October 2007
A vision for Indigenous employment
A man who has spent his life working in Indigenous affairs in government and non-government organisations shared his vision for a skilled Indigenous workforce during the Charles Darwin Symposium in Alice Springs on Friday. Read more >>
03 October 2007
Celebrating remote success stories
Employment success stories in regional and remote Australia were celebrated during the Charles Darwin Symposium in Alice Springs. Read more >>
02 October 2007
Symposium attracts 150-strong audience
Some 150 people gathered in Alice Springs on Friday to take part in the Charles Darwin Symposium which focused on the topic "A skilled workforce for regional and remote Australia: keeping, attracting, training". Read more >>
02 October 2007
Survey shows views on Generation Y and living in remote areas
Respondents to a CDU online survey have given a resounding "yes" to a question that Generation Y is big on demands and has little patience. Read more >>
02 October 2007
Turning NT staff migration tide 'needs creative approach'
The Northern Territory Government may have to become even more creative in its approach to stemming the flow of people out of the NT workforce, the Charles Darwin Symposium was told by a leading researcher into population change. Read more >>
24 September 2007
Territory's demographic trends and challenges put under the microscope
The Territory's economic situation, population characteristics and labour force needs are just some of the issues Prof Tony Barnes and Dr Sarah Rummery will put forward in their presentation at the Charles Darwin Symposium on 28 September. Read more >>
24 September 2007
Education is the key to true empowerment of Aboriginal people
Education leading to real jobs is the key to addressing the challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Australia today, according to a speaker at the upcoming Charles Darwin Symposium. Read more >>
24 September 2007
Tracking and predicting the Territory's path
Why people move into and out of the Territory and its likely future population will be among the issues discussed at the Charles Darwin Symposium in Alice Springs next week. Read more >>
10 September 2007
Strong remote workforce needs 'creative approach'
Attracting and keeping a sustainable workforce in rural and remote Australia presents challenges that require companies to apply new thinking and creative solutions. Read more >>
10 September 2007
Forum to probe work opportunities for Indigenous Territorians
A multi-faceted approach is required to develop sustainable work opportunities for Indigenous Territorians. This will be the thrust of Leon Morris' presentation Indigenous employment: A vision for the future at CDU's upcoming Symposium. Read more >>
27 August 2007
Symposium keynote speaker: Peter Sheahan
Keynote speaker for the free Symposium on 28 September at CDU's Alice Springs Campus, Peter Sheahan has established a globally recognised brand as a leading expert in workforce trends and generational change. Read more >>
