<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Attention all teachers (apologies for the crossposts)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">The Victorian Information Technology Association is pleased to announce that student registrations for the 2008 ICT Achievers program are now open!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">The Program - </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">20 enthusiastic ICT minded Year 11 students will have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals to draw upon their experience and knowledge and gain insight into the diversity of ICT careers. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The program provides a more rewarding experience than traditional work experience due to the students' higher ICT skill set and the active involvement of mentors.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The ICT Achievers industry placement will take place between March and November 2008.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mentors - Mentors are from a wide variety of industries and include:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Alfred Brash Soundhouse</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Games Developers Association of Australia</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Swinburne</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> University</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> – Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Computer Associates Pacific</span></p>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The University of Melbourne</span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Register - <a href="http://www.ictachievers.vitta.org.au/">http://www.ictachievers.vitta.org.au</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US">Don't let your students miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain real experience in the ICT industry. Registration is free and successful applicants will receive an honorarium at the completion of their placement.</span></p>
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<div><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"></span><font size="3">Encourage your students to become ICT Achievers today!</font></div>
<div>______<br>Lisa Chadderton<br>Senior Project Manager<br>The Victorian IT Teachers Association<br>Ph: (03) 9495 6836<br>Fax: (03) 9495 6834<br>web: <a href="http://www.vitta.org.au">www.vitta.org.au</a> </div>