New Zealand Workplace English Forum 2010

3 December 2010, Aotea Centre, Auckland

Presentations

1. English at Work - Perspectives on a diverse workforce (Pending), Michael Barnett, Chief Executive, Auckland Chamber of Commerce
2. English and Literacy - What's the difference? Claire Szabó, Chief Executive; Dorothy Thwaite, ESOL Programmes Manager, English Language Partners New Zealand
3. Panel - Workforce English in the Context of ITO Embedded Literacy and Workforce Literacy Funded Provision - ITO and provider perspectives,  Dr Nicky Murray (Chair), Project Manager, Literacy and Learning, Industry Training Federation; Louise Hawkins, Literacy and Learning Coordinator, Careerforce; Kelly Sadler, Managing Director, Sadler and Associates Ltd; Rosamund Wilson, Language, Literacy and Numeracy Adviser, Retail Institute
4. Presentations - What's so Easy about English at Work? Khadra Mohamed, Client Relationships Developer, English Language Partners New Zealand; Dennis Maga, National Coordinator, Migrante Aotearoa
5. Kiwi-speak - Enabling competence and overcoming prejudice, Dr. Judy McGregor, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner, Human Rights Commission
6. Unlocking Potential - The literacy, numeracy and language skills of the Auckland workforce,  Alison Sutton, Strategic Analyst, COMET
7. An Inclusive Workplace - The union perspective, Peter Conway, Secretary, Council of Trade Unions

For more information contact Grace Bassett