An increasing number of employers are recognising productivity improvements in their business as a result of training their employees, the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council’s 2012 Environmental Scan has found.

TLISC launched its annual Environmental Scan (E-Scan) at Defence Headquarters in Canberra on Friday in conjunction with its meeting with the Defence Logistics Education and Training Policy Group.

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The Australia India Skills Conference aims to foster innovation and collaboration in skills development between Australia and India by bringing together key players in the skills sectors of both countries. The Conference will prepare both Australian and Indian delegates to deliver future prosperity and meet the various skills challenges both countries face moving into the 21^st Century.

The Conference presents an exciting opportunity for leaders from both countries to work together to:

• Develop innovative skill development collaborations
• Share best practice models
• Expand awareness of both countries’ skills sectors, labour markets and policy environments.

Information about the Skills Conference including registration can be found by visiting www.aisc.edetails.com.au.

Australia’s 11 Industry Skills Councils are inviting you, employers and managers, employer associations and unions to join us for breakfast to hear about what you can do in the workplace to make sure you have the processes in place to help your staff with their employability and language, literacy and numeracy skills.

Proudly sponsored by the Australian Government’s Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program, the breakfast briefing will also provide you with a chance to talk to WELL personnel about funding to help you run training that is tailor-made for your needs and will help you deal with these issues.

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Are you interested in establishing your career in the supply chain, logistics and transport industry?

Are you interested in enhancing your management potential?

For more information about the David Hay Supply Chain & Logistics Scholarships please email: ISLC@vu.edu.au or call Emma on (03) 9919 6261.

Click here to download the application form.

The VTA Logistics Cadetship is a two year program which has people aged 18-25 employed full time with Logistics companies while they study for a Certificate IV in Logistics (Year 1) and a Diploma of Logistics (Year 2).

The VTA Logistics Cadetship is run in conjunction with Victoria University for metropolitan cadets and Goulburn Ovens TAFE for regional cadets.

For further information visit the VTA website