RC-2020 Spring Roundtable and Forum 

Vocational and Workforce Training Re-Building the Global Economy

Join us for this outstanding opportunity to network, collaborate and learn, as we bring together leaders in vocational education and training from across the world to consider present and future challenges and opportunities.

This forum will be a key event in the RC-2020 spring program in Sydney. RC-2020 is an international not-for-profit association of vocational colleges. RC-2020 member institutes include up to 35 colleges from the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Australia, each bringing to this forum their perspectives, experiences, achievements and challenges.

Learn from Australian and international industry leaders, and discuss topics including:

• A Global Outlook
• Key Challenges
• Engaging with Business and Industry
• Supporting the Disadvantaged and Disengaged
• Thinking Differently, Connecting Differently

See below for all the topics and speakers.

Following the forum, join us for dinner and a spectacular evening. The event will showcase the amazing talent of TAFE NSW students, graduates and teachers. Your attendance at this event will give you the opportunity to connect with 150 local and international community and industry leaders.

RC-2020 Forum
Sessions and Speakers

Official Opening
The Hon.Adrian Piccoli MP, NSW Minister for Education

Vocational Education and Workforce Training – The View From Australia
Robin Shreeve, CEO, Australian Workforce Productivity Agency

Vocational Education and Workforce Training – Key Challenges
Pam Christie, Managing Director of TAFE NSW
Bruce Leslie, The Alamo Colleges, RC-2020 President
 
The Role of Vocational Education and Workforce Training in Supporting the Disadvantaged and Disengaged
Peter Roberts (chair), Director, TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute
Frances Coppollilo, Deputy Director Programs, Teaching and Learning, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
Marie-Therese McGivern, Principal, Belfast Metropolitan College, RC-2020 member

Engaging Globally to Rebuild the Economy
David Riordan (chair), Director, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute
Claire Field, CEO, Australian Council for Private Education and Training
Helen Zimmerman, Executive General Manager – English, Navitas Limited

Workforce Development – Engaging with Business and Industry
Marie Persson (chair), Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Board
Jerry Sue Thornton, Cuyahoga Community College, RC-2020 member
Mark Goodsell, Director – NSW, Australian Industry Group

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications in a Global Economy
John Dawkins AO, Australian Qualifications Framework Council
Amarjit Basri, New Colleges Nottingham, RC-2020 member 

Thinking Differently, Connecting Differently
Kate Baxter, Director, TAFE NSW – Western Institute
Rufus Glasper, Maricopa Community College District, RC-2020 member

Completions - Challenges and Sollutions
Helen Zimmerman, Executive General Manager – English, Navitas Limited
Paul Sechrist, Oklahoma City Community Colleges, RC-2020 member
Susan Hartigan, Director, TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute