BALLARAT ICT CLUSTER EMAIL UPDATE - 5TH AUGUST 2008
China forum
Register now to attend the next Ballarat ICT Cluster Forum to be held at the Greenhill Enterprise Centre on Thursday 7 August 2008 between 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm. Two guest speakers will cover key pointers on doing business with China, provide a comprehensive overview of China’s IT industry and introduce one of China’s most productive ICT Clusters: the Guangzhou Tianhe Software Park. For more information go to www.ballaratict.com.au/cb_pages/news/china_forum_aug2008.php. Register by emailing t.davies@ballarat.edu.au.
UBTP & BITS Breakfast - Technology into the Future
Telstra’s Director of Future Technology Solutions will be the guest speaker at the next University of Ballarat Technology Park and Ballarat IT Specialists breakfast. Register now to attend this event on Tuesday 19 August 2008. The central them of Crispin Blackall’s address will be Technology into the Future. For further information and a registration form go to www.ballaratict.com.au/bict_cluster/cb_pages/breakfast_aug2008_UBTPBITS
Get into IT round table dinner
Last Tuesday evening the Ballarat ICT Cluster hosted the Get into IT Round Table dinner in conjunction with National ICT Careers Week. Over sixty individuals attended. To review background information, read the event report, view photos and review participant feedback go to www.ballaratict.com.au/cb_pages/getintoITsummary2008.php
TalkIT Newsletter
The latest edition of the TalkIT Newletter has been published. Thanks to all of those who provided news items and stories. If you would like to read a copy online go to www.ballaratict.com.au/bict_cluster/cb_pages/newsletters.php.
Victorian eHealth Network
After holding an initial forum during May 2008 to gauge interest in the formation of an eHealth network, Multimedia Victoria has now established a Working Group for the Victorian eHealth Network. Helen Thompson has been invited to join the working group as a representative for the Ballarat ICT Cluster. She attended the first working group meeting on 21 July 2008. The next meeting is scheduled for 11 August 2008. To find out more go to www.ballaratict.com.au/cb_pages/news/ehealth_network_2008.php
ICT professional presents to LogOn participants
Participants of the Log_On program had their first presentation by an IT professional on Thursday 31st July 2008.
Log_On is a program giving young people interested in ICT and web development the opportunity to work alongside Industry Mentors to develop the skills required to build a professional quality website. As part of this initiative, and with the support of Ballarat ICT, Log_On are inviting industry professionals to meet with the log_On participants in their 'work' environment.
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If anyone is interested in volunteering please contact Taryn via t.davies@ballarat.edu.au or 5327 6158.
B31, Ballarat business month
Register now to join in the myriad of events, workshops, briefings and presentations which have been scheduled during the month of August 2008. Further information on activities which will assist you in growing your business can be found at www.ballaratict.com.au/cb_pages/news/b31events_aug2008.php
Position Wanted: Desktop support and/or Networking
One of the attendees at last week’s Get Into IT Round Table Dinner is currently looking for a job in the IT industry. If you have a vacancy that may be suitable contact us via t.davies@ballarat.edu.au or 53 27 6158, and we will provide additional details
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