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Vanessa Kennedy - Industry Liaison Officer, Brisbane Markets
Vanessa liaises between growers and wholesalers to ensure outcomes and price expectations are met for both parties. She discusses the career paths available working within a central market - from forklift driving, to marketing or gaining training in agriculture. We hear a variety of success stories, such as Joe who made the change from being a school teacher, to working in sales at the markets which has given him the money and time to also start his own fireworks company.
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John Brent - Chairman, AUSVEG
According to John Brent, the major focus for AUSVEG is to ensure that they can put the issues of the growing community to the people who can make a difference, as well as encouraging young people to enter the industry.
Wednesday December 3, 2008 | Watch Video »
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Melbourne Cup Week 2011: Careers within the Equine Industries
The Melbourne Cup has become a permanent fixture on the Australian sporting, social and cultural calendar. As one of the most watched sporting events each year in Australia, the Melbourne Cup reminds us of the importance of the equine industries to the economy, and the great range of jobs available within these industries.
Wednesday December 3, 2008 | Watch Video »
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Peter Garrett on National Skills Week
The Hon. Peter Garrett MP is the minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. In this video he discusses the important role of National Skills Week in highlighting the diversity of education and training options available, as well as outlining the government's investment in skills.
Wednesday December 3, 2008 | Watch Video »
