Aboriginal Employment Strategy - 2012 Cadetship and Graduate Session

2012 CEO Aboriginal Employment Strategy Our Future Leaders. 1/3 Can can see themselves as a manager, owner or business leader within Our Approach for the Future Danny Lester Aspirational. Half Of AES placed career seekers are expecting a promotion over the next 12 months 96% Of Indigenous Career Seekers said career and promotion prospects were important to them when considering a job opportunity Fact. 5 years 60% of Females 40% of Males 2/3 of career seekers of placed candidates As CEO, what stands out to me About the report Conducted by Newspoll Feb 2011 Base of 300 respondents each registered with the AES 150 Career Seekers 150 Placed Candidates 48% Male 52% Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Career Seekers have spoken. Their voice is clear. The AES is effective. Friday 14 September 2012 Welcome Scott Melville Chief Operating Officer AES Cadetship and Graduate Program the "HOW" Aboriginal Employment Strategy Cadetship and Graduate Session Source: ABS David Jane, Sarah & Donna, Sydney There is a huge amount of energy, ambition and commitment from an aspirational group. of placed candidates say the AES have helped secure AND retain their current role ca-reer [ku-reer] -noun 1.an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework: 2.a person's progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking: 3.success in a profession, occupation, etc. ACTION. Details The Lucky Country 77% the fact that the AES is 100% Indigenous managed has a postive impact on its service "we have walked in their shoes" 93% AES Manager A scorecard for the AES Indigenous Rate of Unemployment (2000 -2009) 17- 18% We MUST Establish Career based opportunities that encourage and support career progression 1 4 We MUST ensure 50% of the total Indigenous workforce is working in medium to high-level occupations within the next five years. We MUST make graduate and cadetship programs an essential first step on the career ladder - supported by a group- training model. 2 The 5 things we must do 3 We MUST provide third party coaching and guidance to career seekers and placed candidates throughout,enabling greater levels of retention, career and social development. 5 We MUST create a framework that ensures Indigenous students are better equipped in choosing a career. Questions. Imagine + Ambitious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Talent Acknowledgement to Country 4 in 10 Placed Candidates feel that in 5 years time, they will be earning over $60,000 (Current Average National Salary - $64,000) Shaquille & Lauren And ensure that families are involved Preparing. 25% of Career Seekers are currently undertaking training or education to help their career of Indigenous Career Seekers rate a Career as a important thing in their life. A Priority. 78% very Forward Looking and Confident Rodney Williams AES Manager www.aes.org.au GAV & SCOTT TO ADD