Visual Connections Australia

INDUSTRY PARTNERS ANNOUNCE EDUCATION LIAISON POSITION

08-Aug-2018 Visual Connections, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) and Re-Engineering Australia announced today the appointment of AusSIP as its Industry Education Liaison Manager.

The newly created national role is to help increase awareness of the opportunities in our industry to schools, TAFES and universities and strengthen ties between industry and schools in order to promote career opportunities within the sector.

The longer-term goal of the appointment is to influence enrolments in print, sign and graphic apprenticeships, increase school-based apprenticeships and to create a greater awareness of the industry as a viable career alternative for students.

The role would work closely with two industry associations – the Australian Sign and Graphics Association and Visual Connections as well as our partner, REA (Re-engineering Australia). The focus of both associations is to promote and grow the industry for our members with particular emphasis on education and training within the broader print, sign and graphics area.

AusSIP has been chosen due to its experience in working at local, national and international levels to raise educational and industry opportunities, both at strategic and operational levels. AusSIP has the demonstrated experience, skill sets, networks, capacity and passion to increase awareness and opportunities in the Print, Sign and Graphics industry nationally.

Mitchell Mulligan, President Visual Connections welcomed the appointment “Visual Connections members are thrilled to allocate funding towards this vitally needed position. The need to promote the industry to younger entrants and to continue to build talent and career pathways has never been greater and we look forward to contributing to a stronger talent pool for our customers in the future”.

Michael Blazek, President ASGA, says the appointment has been made with the strong affirmation of the Association’s members. “For too long the most visible of all trades has remained invisible to parents, students and the wider education community. It is an exciting industry, which offers a mix of skills, imagination and initiative. We look forward to working closely with AusSIP in promoting increased industry awareness and opportunities for youth across Australia”.

ABOUT:

Visual Connections: Visual Connections is the premier suppliers association for the print, graphics and signage industries in Australia. Formed through the merger of GAMAA, the Graphic Arts Merchants Association of Australia and Visual Industries Suppliers Association, Visual Connections commenced trading on 1st July 2015. As a result of the merger, Visual Connections now has the largest trade show portfolio in the industry with PrintEx, PacPrint and Visual Impact Expos coming under its banner.
A not-for-profit company, Visual Connections’ mandate is to contribute to a sustainable future by supporting the print, graphics and signage industries through education, exhibitions, sponsorship, grants and networking opportunities.
ASGA: For over forty years, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association has been the representative body for the sign and graphics industry in Australia. It covers the whole spectrum of signmakers, sign installers, signwriters, graphic designers, engravers, sign educators and apprentices, as well as sign industry suppliers.

REA: Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd (REA) is a not for profit social enterprise created to facilitate careers intervention activities which link schools, industry, TAFE, universities and parents in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment Focus is on encouraging students to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). We aim to create the next generation of innovators who will cement Australia’s economic future.

AusSIP: AusSIP is a registered business name of Parramatta Schools Industry Partnership Inc.
Established in 2002, AusSIP is a not for profit business that proactively works with schools and businesses to expand industry opportunities. Since establishment, AusSIP has placed more than 30 000 students in work placement and has intensively case managed more than 1000 students exploring their career opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visual Connections: Karen Goldsmith – General Manager Association
P: (02) 9876 1577
E: kareng@visualconnections.org.au
W: www.visualconnections.org.au


ASGA: Michael Punch – General Manager
P: 0448 274 211
E: michael_punch@signs.org.au
W: www.signs.org.au
www.signcareers.org.au
www.apprenticeshipengagementforum.com.au (NSW)