The perspective of international workers in Australian Outdoor Education
Details:
11:30 am- 12:20 pm
13th of July
Room: Spotted Gum
Andrew Watts
Manjul Prateeti
Adam Weiss
Andrew will host a panel discussion of a selection of international employees at OEG. We will gain perspectives on the pathways to employment for an international worker, particularly from the Asian and North American continents. What challenges did they face gaining access to information on perspective available positions, what requirements did then need to meet, and how the job itself differs to their previous experience in their home countries. Comparing job experience from here and abroad
About the Presenters
Senior Manager Outdoor Education Professional Development at OEG. A 25-year veteran of the Outdoor Sector in Australia, wroking across Private companies, schools and Tertiary institutions. A lover of the Alpine environment and passionate about setting up the next generation of Outdoor Educators for success.
GM Educational Delivery and Outdoor Education Professional Development at The Outdoor Education Group
Graduate of Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. Adventure enthusiast and passionate outdoor learning facilitator, Manjul Prateeti has spent the last twelve years working internationally from India to America and now Australia helping to develop and facilitate quality outdoor education programs.
Senior Manager – Educational Delivery The Outdoor Education Group Graduate of Capilano University, Outdoor Recreation Management. Former Paddle Canada & Red Cross Instructor. Firm believer and active practitioner of experiential education. Adam has worked within outdoor education for the last 13 years, 6 of which have been in Australia.
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