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October Launchpad sessions are here!

Would you like to learn key coding skills but have no clue where to start? Or are you an aspiring ASU delegate who really wants delegates training but finds it difficult to squeeze in? Look no further than ASU Career Launchpad!

Join an ASU Career Launchpad live webinar this October:

Ignite Your IT Skills: Introduction To Coding

Tuesday 25 October – 1pm AEDT

Presenter: Chris Barker (IT expert & trainer)

Learn the basics of Coding from scratch. In today’s world, data application and coding knowledge has infiltrated most industries we work in. Get ready for the jobs of the future with IT expert trainer, Chris Barker.

This webinar will be run online via Zoom. Register here.

 

 

Role of the Delegate Series
Presenter: Joanne Knight (ASU National Industrial Officer)

Gain core skills for workplace delegates and build your confidence as a workplace leader with our 4-part series:

 

Session 1 - Power and Organising

7pm AEDT – Monday 17 October

Presenter: Joanne Knight (National Industrial Officer - Australian Services Union)

About this session: In this 30-minute live webinar, you’ll learn about:

  • Power: Let’s look at employer power and worker’s power and the difference between shared and conflicting interests and:
  • Organised workplaces: We’ll go through how 'organised workplaces' are those with a strong union presence. Learn the key features of organised workplaces – and the benefits of getting yours organised including winning a better workplace for staff!

Register here.

 

Session 2 - Analysing Your Workplace (Mapping)

7pm AEDT – Wednesday 19 October

Presenter: Joanne Knight (National Industrial Officer - Australian Services Union)

About this session: This live webinar covers how to get things done in your workplace and the importance of workplace mapping. You'll learn:  

  • How to analyse power dynamics in the workplace
  • How to map your workplace to help you get organised
  • Key insights into the practical aspects of getting support from your workmates to build the union in your workplace

Register here.

 

Session 3 - Talking Union (Organising Conversations)

7pm AEDT - Monday 24 October

Presenter: Joanne Knight (National Industrial Officer - Australian Services Union)

About this session: Learn to have persuasive conversations and grow membership in your workplace. Key areas of focus are:

  • How to grow union membership in your workplace
  • Learn how to have an organising conversation with members and potential members of the union

Register here.

 

Session 4 - Analysing Workplace Issues

7pm AEDT - Wednesday 26 October

Presenter: Joanne Night (National Industrial Officer - Australian Services Union)

About this session: The final session of The Role of the Delegate series focuses on Analysing Workplace Issues. You’ll learn about:

  • Analysing workplace issues using a winning framework
  • The practical aspects of handling both individual and collective issues

Register here.

These ASU Career Launchpad sessions are for all delegates wanting to skill up. Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need; plus build your confidence in the skills you already have to effectively represent the interests of members at work.

 

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