Connecting the Worlds of Learning and Work
The Mitchell Institute recently highlighted RDA Hunter's STEM Workforce Initiative as an exemplar of successful school industry partnerships
Lockheed Martin Australia Providing Opportunity in the Hunter Region
On July 23 in the Hunter, representatives from Lockheed Martin Australia and RDA Hunter hosted a range of stakeholders, to outline an assortment of opportunities which the two organisations will be seeking local business and community support.
Meet Madeline – Part of Australia’s Workforce Behind the Defence Force
RDA Hunter is proud of its support from Australia’s department of defence to implement the ME Program
miniME Events Scheduled
The miniME program will commence in Term Three with three exciting events
TAFE NSW and RDA Hunter Delivering a Pathway to Cert II in Aeroskills
RDA Hunter and TAFE NSW are partnering to deliver a pathway to a Certificate II in Aeroskills in 2019
More Hunter Region Girls Study STEM
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter via its ME Program has been working since 2009 to expand and diversify the cohort of Hunter region (NSW) students studying STEM in preparation for defence careers - and it’s been quietly making inroads
Inspiring Hunter Girls to be Tech Women – A Case Study
RDA Hunter and the Tech Girls Movement Partner to Inspire Hunter Girls to be Tech Women
RDA Hunter Supporting Australia’s Workforce Behind the Defence Force
RDA Hunter is proud of its support from Australia’s Department of Defence to implement the ME Program
STEMship Work Placement Underway in the Hunter
15 participants this week commenced work placement with a range of industry partners across the Hunter as part of the 2018 STEMship Program
Boeing Australia – Working with RDA Hunter to Build its Workforce
Boeing Australia is working with RDA Hunter's and its STEM Workforce Initiative to build its workforce for the future - a case study
RDA Hunter & Obelisk Systems Partner Newcastle City Council to Engage Newcastle Primary School Students In STEM
RDA Hunter today announced a joint partnership to expand STEM activities, including robotics and coding programs, to primary school students in the Newcastle local government area
Chairman Appoints New RDA Hunter Board
Following endorsement by Federal Minister for Regional Development, Dr John McVeigh MP, John Turner, Chairman of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter, today announced the appointment of the organisation’s new Board of Directors for the period 1st July 2018 to 31st December 2020
2018 STEMship Participants Visit Hunter Industry
The 16 strong 2018 STEMship cohort recently visited Hunter industry to gain an understanding of the scope of the roles they will undertake during the four week work placement component of the program
RDA Hunter’s Aeroskills Focus Prepares Students for Jobs in the Hunter’s Aerospace Sector
In a win for the Hunter’s commercial and defence aerospace sector, RDA Hunter has enabled Aeroskills to be studied by secondary students in years 11 and 12
Official Program Begins for the 2018 STEMship Cohort
The 16 strong 2018 STEMship cohort is entering its third week of the official program which focuses on the development of STEM skills at a technical level
STEM Workforce Conference Delivers Workforce Development Strategies
RDA Hunter's third annual STEM Conference identified the importance of building a STEM skilled workforce, equipped with teamwork and entrepreneurial skills, to enable innovation-driven growth and propel industry development
RDA Hunter Quarterly Report to the Region
Quarterly Report 1 January to 31 March 2018
APPLICATIONS OPEN – RDA HUNTER BOARD POSITIONS
RDA Hunter is seeking regional leaders with vision, drive and business experience to apply now for the positions of Deputy Chair and Members of the Board
2018 miniME Partner Schools Announced
RDA Hunter's miniME Program recently announced its 2018 partner schools
New RDA Hunter Chair Announced
Federal Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, John McVeigh recently announced John Turner as the new chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter
RDA Hunter Visits Upper Hunter to Discuss Economic Development Opportunities
RDA Hunter Chair, John Turner and Board recently travelled to Scone to better understand Upper Hunter priorities and opportunities for economic development
Regional Growth Fund Open for Applications
The Hon Dr John McVeigh MP, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, recently announced the opening for Initial Applications to the $272.2 million Regional Growth Fund
miniME Information Session
RDA Hunter's MiniME Project is about engaging with primary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Regional Centres can Prove the Answer for a City Bursting at the Seams
According to RDA Hunter Director, Ian Pedersen, a fast train network connecting Sydney with regional cities like Newcastle, Wollongong and Goulburn in less than 90 minutes would open up opportunities for Sydney workers looking for more affordable living and a manageable commute
Youth Employment Innovation Challenge
The NSW Department of Industry and Department of Finance, Services and Innovation have launched the Youth Employment Innovation Challenge, which will offer $10 million to fund innovative solutions and ideas that help young people find employment in NSW