[Year 12 IT Apps] RE: ICT careers week

[Mark Scott]

Paula

Can you direct me to the IT enrolments numbers please.

thanks
Mark Scott
Luther College


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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Christophersen, Paula P
Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2009 9:23 AM
To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List; Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List; yr11it at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] ICT careers week

Dear colleagues

Yesterday national ICT careers week was launched by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, in Melbourne. It was the official opening of an exciting week promoting ICT as a career. Several key people in the IT industry spoke at the launch, including VITTA's President, Adrian Janson, who was an excellent ambassador not only for VITTA but for the IT teaching community. Well done Adrian.

If possible try to participate in one of the many programs offered by VITTA this week. As reported yesterday, attitudes of young people towards IT as a profession is changing, and to a certain extent this is reflected in the VCE IT enrolments this year. Enrolments in Unit 3 IT applications increased for the first time since 2000, and the smallest decline since 2000 was experienced in Unit 1 and Software development Unit 3. Remember, plenty of us will be retiring within the next five years and we need young bright sparks to replace us!

Regards
Paula

Paula Christophersen
ICT Curriculum Manager
VCAA
41 St Andrews Place
EAST MELBOURNE 3002
(03) 9651 4378


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