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The Program
Australian Tourism & Hospitality Skills Symposium
The Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium is a national conversation about addressing skills shortages in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors.
This event brings together employers and the tertiary education sector to develop a shared understanding of the challenges before the sector, and what it will take to address them. Be part of the following dynamic and interactive sessions that will allow to make informed decisions about the opportunities before your organisation.
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The Tourism And Hospitality Workforce And The Drivers Of Trainnig Demand
Opening the symposium will be an exploration of the current and future workforce needs in the tourism and hospitality sectors. It will provide insights into emerging trends, skills gaps, and future demand for training programs. You'll gain a better understanding of how to align their training initiatives with industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped for evolving workforce requirements.
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International Students In The Tourism And Hospitality Sector's Workforce
This session explores the critical role international students play in Australia's tourism and hospitality workforce. It will offer a thought provoking view on how the Australian Government's attack on the international education sector threatens the viability of both small businesses across the international education, tourism and hospitality sectors.
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What Employers Are Looking For From Skills Training Providers
This presentation examines employers' priorities when evaluating job candidates' skills and experience. It offers insights into preferred courses, tourism sector linkages, and how training providers can adapt to changing demands. Practical strategies for building strong employer-provider partnerships will be shared, ensuring graduates are job-ready and businesses succeed. |
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Panel Discussion —
Building Stronger Links Between Training Providers And Industry
This panel will explore strategies for fostering stronger partnerships between training providers and the tourism industry, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills needed to meet evolving industry demands. It will help tourism industry employers and training providers develop an approaches to build symbiotic collaborative relationships.
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Become A provider That Defines Tourism And Hospitality Training Quality
This seminar examines quality in tourism and hospitality training through the lens of high-performing providers. Attendees will explore proven approaches to curriculum design, industry engagement, and student outcomes. The session will highlight how these providers maintain excellence, align with industry needs, and set benchmarks for quality, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for successful careers.
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What Tourism & Hospitality students Have Been Studying
This in-depth analysis of tourism and hospitality student data, explores the most popular programs, government support initiatives, and the key factors behind higher completion rates. Participants will gain insights into student success drivers, uncovering trends that challenge long-held assumptions and providing a clearer picture of how to enhance educational outcomes in these sectors..
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The Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium is a must-attend event for employers, skills training and higher education providers with an interest in addressing the sector's skills shortages.
This event is brought to you by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), a growing community of independent skills training and higher education providers that share your commitment to excellence.
ITECA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved!
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