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Welcome to the 7 th edition of the FIRST10
Careers Advisors Guide
For those of you who are new to First10 , simply put , First10 serves as the conduit between secondary schools and Australia ’ s leading organisations from a careers perspective . We do this via this publication , First10 . com . au , our leading eNewsletter service , ongoing schools communication , boutique events , video production , and more .
We are glad to say that we have grown to be Australia ’ s leading schools engagement program . The 2016 / 17 edition marks further and considerable development of the publication . This year there are 20 categories and seven sections including 5 diversity initiatives . In addition to the Indigenous , Disability , Women and LGBTI diversity sections , a new Cultural section has been included to further enhance careers communication .
The website is constantly updated , so it is worthwhile checking in to see who and what has changed . You can also download a full PDF of the 2016 / 17 Publication via the website , for your convenience .
Talk to Us
It is critical that we continue to reach and engage with most appropriate person ( s ) – so keep us updated and email your details to our National Communications Manager - john @ first10 . com . au .
We are delighted to deliver you the seventh edition of the First10 Career Advisors Guide and we trust that this will again be of significant assistance to you and your students .
Cultural Diversity comprises of people from all manner of cultural , ethnic , religious and national backgrounds and identities . Cultural Diversity in Australia is something which continues to grow rapidly , and it is becoming more and more important to communicate with young people from different backgrounds . 94 % of schools supported the development of Cultural Diversity as part of the First10 Program .
The information in this publication is accurate and targeted . The editorial and First10 points have been written by the organisations , and not a third party . In other words , you can be confident that the information delivered in the First10 program is accurate and a true reflection of what the profiled organisations want you , your students and their parents to know about who they are and the future opportunities available .
Cliff Stoneman CEO
Online
The First10 website mirrors the content within this publication , you can jump online anywhere at anytime to access First10 members information . As well as mirroring the content of the publication , First10 member profiles also house videos , FAQ ’ s , staff profiles , contact details , social media , and more .
First10 is fully funded by the member organisations and is a totally independent initiative with no funding from government lobby groups or a particular market sector .
“ The best way to predict the future is to create it ”.
Abraham Lincoln
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