Transcript 2012 MEITA Information Bulletin

Who are we?
A partnership aimed at revitalising our
Community through Education & Training
Morawa
DHS
Durack
Institute of
Technology
WACOAMorawa
Community
Resource
Centre Morawa
Shire of
Morawa
Karara
Mining
LTD
Our Vision…
“To provide high quality, customer-focused
education and training programs that will
attract and retain the youth of the region, and
to be recognised as an outstanding educational
service provider in regional Western Australia”.
Enterprising
Differentiated
Integrated
Articulated
REPUTATION
MORAWA COMMUNITY
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Population – 950 with reducing trend
Recently announced as one of WA Nationals'
"SUPERTOWNS" with a share of five million
dollars to be spent on planning, rejuvenating
and expanding the town, and the
opportunity to build our own unique identity.
Broad-acre agriculture based.
MEITA was established to re-focus importance
on education as a corner-stone of our
community’s future.
Strategic Plan established to set the course to
secure Morawa's educational future.
A ‘Community Farm’ has been established on
500 acres of prime land in an agreement
between the Shire of Morawa and Karara
Mining Ltd for the fundraising purposes of
local sporting and community groups.
INDUSTRY AND TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES
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Morawa is in close proximity to new iron ore mines
Logical destination for labour, services & supplies
Industry skill shortage to result in mines partnering
training bodies to secure labour
Morawa has the opportunity to offer a tailor
made education stream to meet industry needs
MDHS / WACOAM to cooperatively deliver
selected Year 11 / 12 courses
Mid West Regional Training Plan – DIT / MEITA
Hostel Accommodation
12 Hostel Beds are available to students from isolated areas in years 8 & 9
who wish to pursue secondary education at
Morawa District High School
at the Residential Hostel WACOA – Morawa
Karara Mining Limited Scholarships
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Scholarships are offered for Year 11 students, who are
looking toward a career in mining and resources, and
directing their studies towards a mechanical or electrical
apprenticeship.
The opportunity to gain a long-term career with KML.
The offer of an apprenticeship with KML at the successful
completion of Year 12.
The scholarship will provide financial assistance up to the
value of $8,000 per annum, depending on the student’s
personal circumstances, for the payment of school fees.
KEY MEITA STRATEGIES
KEY AREA ONE
Provision of an
Integrated Model of
Education and Training
Services
Goals :
1. Establishment of an Industry Training
Facility in Morawa.
2. Access to a Broader Range of
Educational and Training
opportunities for all Students.
KEY AREA TWO
Industry Partnerships and
Collaboration
Goals:
1. Industry Supports and Utilises
Education and Training
Opportunities in Morawa
KEY AREA THREE
Employment
Opportunities and
Employer Capacity
Goals:
1. Build the Skills of People to Take
Advantage of Local Employment
Opportunities
2. Build Local Employer Capacity
KEY AREA FOUR
Communication, Public
Relations, Marketing and
Goals:
1. Market Morawa’s Capacity to
Meet the Educational and
Training Needs of the
Surrounding Communities and
Associated Industries
Recruitment
Industry
Training Centre
Preferred Location
Corner of Prater and Waddilove Rds
Industry Training Centre
Training Workshop Concept Plan
ACHIEVEMENTS & SUCCESS
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2011 Regional & Agricultural Mining Industry Training Project –
MEITA chosen as one of two regional locations Australia wide to
trial a Federal Government pilot program to deliver cross industry
training to the mining and agriculture sectors.
Morawa Community Resource Centre joins MEITA.
2010- Successful in securing $3 million in Royalties for Regions (R4R)
funding to expand student accommodation at WACOA – Morawa.
Funding for $1.3m Morawa Community & Business Enterprise Centre
2010 Local Government Best Practice Award
Winner of the Leadership & Innovation Award
$2000 received from Commonwealth Bank
ACHIEVMENTS & SUCCESS
Establish KARARA Mining
Ltd scholarship program
for senior school students
attending local schools in
the region.
2011 winner in the category Best Regional Collaborations
for Small Councils in the 2011
National Awards for Local
Government.
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$3.6 million upgrade to the
trade training centre being
established at the WACOAM
Introduction of a Football
Program for WA College of
Agriculture – Morawa & the
Morawa District High School
in 2013.