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The Carlton Connect Initiative(CCI), in partnership with the Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to present Open a Door to the World, Melbourne. The Carlton Connect Initiative is Australia’s leading innovation precinct anchored by The University of Melbourne, hosting and partnering with people from academia, business and government to address the complex global challenges facing our communities.

This full-day event has been designed to enhance students’ understanding of how engaging with the world and having global competencies can open doors into exciting education and career options. 

This event is targeted at students in Year 9 and 10 – the point at which students begin to make important decisions regarding subject selection for years 11 and 12. 

Learning outcomes


Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to:

  • Deepen their understanding of the skills required to navigate and succeed in a globally connected and culturally diverse world;
  • Learn about Carlton Connect Initiative’s work and explore how staff use research, new technologies, collaboration and entrepreneurship to address the challenges facing our region during an interactive panel discussion;
  • Participate in World Café conversations with AEF’s Go Global Ambassadors to discuss the importance of, and growing need for intercultural capability and language skills for young Australians to engage effectively with Asia; and
  • Reflect on their own skills and career aspirations.

Who

Year 9 and 10 students

When

Thursday 8 September
9.30am – 2.00pm

The registration fee includes pre-event resources, lunch on the day as well as administration costs. Please note there are no limits on the number of students that can be registered from each school. Teachers may attend the event for free. Should you have any enquiries about the registration process or program please contact aef-support@asialink.unimelb.edu.au or (03) 8344 3590.


Panellists


David MastDavid Mast

Asia Pacific Client Success, IBM Bluemix


David’s strong working knowledge of Asia-Pacific business and cultures is an essential component of his role, driving Asia-Pacific sales of IBM’s new Platform-as-a-service, Bluemix.


George LiGeorge Li

CEO, BajaBoard International


Edward HooperEdward Hooper

Co-founder, Omny


Both Mr Li and Mr Hooper are alumni from the Melbourne Accelerator Program, the leading entrepreneurship program in Australia, which is part of Carlton Connect Initiative. They will talk about their journey starting their own business: a radio app for Edward and an electric skateboard for George; and how they’ve used and developed their enterprise, technology, innovation and collaboration skills, amongst others, to create these opportunities.


World Café conversation facilitators


image of Simone BarkerSimone Barker

International Liaison Manager, ShineWing Australia

 

Chris YongChris Yong

Head of Operational Excellence, Slater & Gordon Lawyers


Rohit ShawarikarRohit Shawarikar

Consultant, Boston Consulting Group




Go Global Ambassadors are highly-skilled professionals with global careers who share their personal and professional experience and highlight the capabilities that helped them get ahead. Ambassadors operate in a broad range of sectors including agriculture, arts, design, aid, science, finance and retail. They offer insights into what Australia's place in the world and the Asia region means in practice and share expertise across learning area content.


Everything from the day was very informative and helpful, and the thing I enjoyed most was probably hearing about where learning languages had taken these people, the amount of amazing experiences they'd had and continued to have, and what it had done for them. It was all very encouraging.
- Student, Australian National University event
What a blessing and an eye-opener for my students to be able to be a part of this event full of 'real' people with 'real' Asia skills and experiences!
- Teacher, University of Melbourne event
The conversations I had with the people whose lives were influenced by engagement with Asia made me change my mind about learning an Asian language. At first I was definitely sure that I wouldn't continue learning a different language, but I found out that it can benefit your life in many ways, if you have these skills, opening more opportunities in life.
- Student, University of Melbourne event
Being at a university and understanding the importance of having a second language in today's society was very valuable for my students. Many told me that they felt inspired and encouraged to keep learning Japanese.
- Teacher, University of New South Wales event
Should you have any enquiries about the registration process or program please contact Emeline Gillingham on e.gillingham@asialink.unimelb.edu.au or (03) 8344 3590.

AEF Go Global Programs:
This event is part of Asia Education Foundation’s Go Global programs. Asia Education Foundation has been delivering Open a door to the World events in partnership with universities for the past five years. Reaching thousands of students from across Australia, they have provided a fantastic opportunity for students to reflect on their personal and career goals. They also highlight the range of opportunities available to those who possess language skills, intercultural capability and a sound knowledge and understanding of our region. 

Refund policy: 
If the students are unable to attend their scheduled Go Global program please notify us as soon as possible in writing.
Cancellation more than 30 days before the session start date – Full refund, minus a $50 per school admin charge.
Cancellation between 30 and 15 days before the session start date – 50% of the program fee will be refunded minus a $50 per school admin charge.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the session start date - No refund.
Failure to attend on the day of the session or withdrawal once the program has started is considered a cancellation and no refund will be given.

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