The Business Advisory Council will provide strategic advice to Connectus on engaging and harnessing business involvement in prevention initiatives.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Promote the aims and objectives of the Connectus Project within business, industry and the broader community;
Provide strategic business and industry based perspectives on how Connectus can engage the business community in consultation and prevention activities;
Advise Connectus on current and emerging issues within the business and industry environment;
Provide advice on identified opportunities and gaps in the Connectus Project;
Provides support with the evaluation and the development of replication and sustainability strategy for Connectus ;
Provide support to Connectus via one or more of the following activities:
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Access to business networks to facilitate employment i.e. links to employers of apprentices or trainees;
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Sponsorship opportunities;
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Facilitation of business lunches;
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Nomination of people to participate in mentoring program to mentor young people;
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Facilitation of Working Groups as deemed appropriate;
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Work Experience Placements for young people;
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Guest Speakers at pre-employment training program; and
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Participation in presentation and graduation activities.
Attendance and active participation at bi-monthly meetings.
