The main purpose of this event which was held in West Kempsey on Sunday 20th May 2023 with over 40 people in attendance, was to showcase to the public the link between beekeeping, pollination and food security. This was successfully demonstrated by the attendance of industry leading experts in presenting the medicinal properties of honey by Dr Lamorna Osborne and Bruce White OAM discussed the link between beekeeping, pollination and food security. The events also highlighted the opportunities available for careers in the Bee Keeping Industry. Melissa Wortman from Agrifood ITAB, discussed traineeships, studying beekeeping opportunities and careers in beekeeping. Bruce White OAM, one of Australia’s leading beekeeping experts, also… Read More
Continue ReadingREGISTER TO PARTICIPATE – NOW CLOSED
REGISTER TO ATTEND A SHOWCASE DAY Watch this space for updates of dates and venue for the showcase days: PARTICIPANTS OF THE SHOWCASE DAYS WILL GO INTO A DRAW TO WIN A SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 8 Completed Showcases: The project will benefit the Manufacturing, Agrifood and Electrotechnology industries by increasing relevant, industry endorsed career data, strengthen partnerships & attracting new female candidates. If you are a woman aged 16 – 64 and interesting in participating in the showcase days or wish to follow the developments of this project and career resources please email mae@agrifooditab.com.au or 0421830056.
Continue ReadingNEW MAE Career Pathfinder Project – Now Closed
WOMEN EARNING WHILE THEY ARE LEARNING The Agrifood ITAB in partnership with the NSW Utilities and Electrotechnology ITAB and Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen (SALT) was successful in winning funding under the National Career Institute Partnership Grants Funding Round 3. With a focus on women, the MAE (Manufacturing, Agrifood and Electrotechnology) Career Pathfinders Project developed current, relatable career information for the Manufacturing, Agrifood & Electrotechnology (MAE) industries. The resources contained information otherwise unavailable that was endorsed by the relevant industry stakeholders. The project developed 9 industry specific showcase days, of which 2 were MAE industries combined. The showcase days included demonstrations from female industry leaders & practitioners. Industries that were showcased… Read More
Continue ReadingGRANTS FOR FARMERS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
The NSW Government has advised that grants will be made available to farmers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have impacted by the recent storms and floods. The public notice states, “The NSW and Australian Governments are working together to provide financial support to businesses impacted by the recent storms and floods. Eligible primary producers can apply now for a Special Disaster Grant of up to $75,000 on the Rural Assistance Authority website. Small businesses and not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for a grant of up to $50,000. Register your interest and we’ll notify you when more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, becomes available.” Visit the relevant… Read More
Continue ReadingBee Futures Mid North Coast a Buzzing Success
A community Bee Futures Environmental Showcase day was held on Sunday the 27th of February 2022 at Old Bar on the Mid North Coast. Despite heavy rain and potential flash flooding, over 30 community stakeholder participated in the event. Participants ranged from 5 years to 85 and ranged from young beekeeping enthusiasts to industry experts with over 45 years of experience. Some of the participants were from the Manning Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association and others from high schools from the region who were interested in introducing bee keeping and environmental sustainability to their curriculum. It is anticipated that some potential School Based Traineeships will result from the showcase day. Many… Read More
Continue ReadingBee Futures: Environmental and Food Security Showcase Day- New England- Another buzzing success!
Are you interested in environmental sustainability, food security and bees? Did you know that 65% of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees? Did you know that there are many different types of bees in Australia, both native bees and European Honey bees? All bees play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems, biodiversity and maintaining our food security. Do you live in New England Area? The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body will host FREE beekeeping workshops for the communities in these regions. Everyone is welcome ! Proudly supported by ANZ Bank. Come and meet your local beekeepers. Come and learn about beekeeping from an international industry expert with more… Read More
Continue ReadingVET CHALLENGE – SKILLS FOR LIFE NOT JUST TRAINING FOR NOW
Claire Field, Consultant and an advisor to the tertiary education sector at Claire Field & Associates, reports in 9 February 2022 edition of Campus Morning Mail on the keynote address Prof. Lorna Unwin from University College London gave on the changing world of work and what it means for VET. This is an interesting piece Claire reports on, as the Professor, “argued that if the sector is to continue to have relevance, we need to shift our thinking of VET being predominantly institutionally focussed (mostly on a student’s initial post-school qualification) to a broader focus on developing learners’ expertise throughout their life.” Something not new to some practitioners in industry.… Read More
Continue ReadingBee Futures Community Showcase Day Mid North Coast NSW
The Agrifood ITAB in partnerships with the Manning Valley Amateur Beekeeping Association are hosting a FREE Bee Futures Community Showcase Day. If you you are interested in beekeeping, pollination, environmental sustainability or food security and live on the mid – north coast NSW or the surrounds. You are welcome to attend this FREE event on Sunday 27th February 2022 at 10am at Old Bar A BBQ lunch will also be available with a gold coin donation. Due to COVID, registrations are essential. Please visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bee-futures-environmental-sustainability-tickets– to register for the event.
Continue ReadingBee Futures a “Buzzing” Success
The Bee Futures showcase day at Bidwell at the agricultural farm was a “Buzzing” success with over 30 people in attendance. Participants ranged from 5 to 85 years old had a buzzing time ! Participants learnt about beekeeping, the environmental benefits of beekeeping and pollination. They dressed up in bee suits and extracted honey ! A BBQ lunch and raffle prizes made the day even more exciting. Many of the participants leafed with with their own bee suits, smokers. gloves and exclusive t-shirts ! Thanks Hornsby bee-keeping supplies for the donations for the raffle ! The participants also learnt about career and training opportunities in beekeeping. A number of the… Read More
Continue ReadingBee Futures Showcase day Bidwill
Are you interested in environmental sustainability, food security and bees? Did you know that 65% of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees? Did you know that there are many different types of bees in Australia, both native bees and European Honey bees? All bees play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems, biodiversity and maintaining our food security. Do you live in Greater Sydney Area? The Agrifood Industry Training Advisory Body in conjunction with the Cumberland Beekeeping Club and the NSW Apiarist Association (Sydney Branch) will host FREE beekeeping workshops for the communities in these regions. Everyone is welcome ! Proudly sponsored by Stocklands. Come and meet your local beekeepers.… Read More
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