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Young Leaders 2012

This is a great opportunity for any young grower wanting to develop their skills, ability and understanding of how to make a positive impact in their business and their industry.

Previous participants have all said that the program had been a very worthwhile and educational experience, and an opportunity to build networks with like-minded young growers interstate.

Registrations for National Vegetable
Industry Leadership Program
Closing Soon !

Young leaders Program
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The 9 day course is split into 3 sessions over 6 months and includes:

  • Skill development sessions in key leadership areas – communication, conflict management, team building, personalities, networking and effective discussions and meetings.
  • Guest speakers on current and relevant industry issues.
  • Industry functions – tours and industry dinners, including the AUSVEG Conference in Hobart.

Residential Sessions for 2012

6 – 8 March                 Melbourne
8 – 10 May                  Hobart
21 – 23 August           Canberra

Participants gain the confidence to be leaders both in the workplace and in industry.  They learn how to deal with a variety of people, resolve issues and communicate effectively.

If you are interested or know someone that should attend, please contact:

Jill Briggs, Program Manager

0409 455710

jill@ruraltraininginitiatives.com.au

The Growing Leaders Program is funded through HAL and the National Vegetable Levy at no cost to grower participants.

See Also :

Growing Leaders Program - 18 Aug 2011

Growing Leaders 2010 - Vegetables Victoria website


For more information contact :

Helena Whitman
IDO - West
John Runting
IDO - East

0407 772 299

0417 356 364

   

Rod Hall
VGA Membership Services
0403 215 935
members@vgavic.org.au


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2012-03-23  Lindenow - Manual Handling Workshop

You are invited to a Growers workshop to discuss the development of simple, practical solutions to a wide range of common manual handling issues associated with... See event details.

2012-02-24  Cranbourne - Manual Handling Workshop

You are invited to a Growers workshop to discuss the development of simple, practical solutions to a wide range of common manual handling issues associated with... See event details.

2012-02-22  Werribee - Manual Handling Workshop

You are invited to a Growers workshop to discuss the development of simple, practical solutions to a wide range of common manual handling issues associated with... See event details.

2011-11-05  Regional Dinner Dance

We are pleased to announce our 2011 Regional Dinner Dance. Reserve your table and enjoy the fellowship of all vegetable growers, their families,... See event details.

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