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CREATIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | PRODUCTIVITY

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

NOVEMBER 18-19 | ONLINE

TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE

2021

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ABOUT THE VDC

The aim has been to focus on national and state issues fundamental to excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET) practice.

The VDC annual conference has become a highly regarded and anticipated event within the VET sector. The Conference will be conducted online on 18 and 19 November 2021.

MARTIN POWELL | CEO VDC

The VET Development Centre (VDC) was established

in 2005 by the Victorian Government to promote the

development and raise the professional standing of

people working in the Australian Vocational Education

and Training (VET) Sector.

Through our services, the VDC provides continuous

professional learning to teaching and non-teaching

staff in the VET Sector across Australia. This is

achieved through the design and delivery of an

extensive range of webinars, workshops, seminars and

the annual conference, as well as professional learning

activities, to meet the current and future expectations

of learners, industry, and government.

In 2020, the VDC hosted 344 events with over

11,800 attendees at our programs, events and

services. We received 14,500 registrations for all VDC

services in 2020 representing an increase of 74% in

services utilisation over the past five years. We also

achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 94% for our

professional learning programs.

average satisfaction rating for attendees surveyed at VDC programs

94%attendees at VDC programs, events and services in 2020 (previous record 2019 - 11,400)

11,800

registrations for all VDC services in 2020 (a record)

14,500 increase in services utilisation over past five years

74%

events hosted by VDC

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THE VET DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (VDC) HAS HELD AN ANNUAL TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS.

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PARTNER WITH THE VDCThe VDC is focussed on designing, managing, and delivering continuous professional learning that supports VET professionals and training providers to meet the current and future expectations of learning, industry, and government.

The Conference offers you a unique opportunity to align your organisation with the VDC; a leading centre for excellence for continuing professional learning and to demonstrate your commitment for the growth of education and training in the VET sector.

A partnership with the VDC will offer your organisation the opportunity to broadcast a message and build further brand awareness through well- established networks.

HOW WE CAN BUILD YOUR BRAND

VDC NETWORK:OVER 13,000 VET PROFESSIONALS

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7 37 R TO S

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170 C O N S U LTA N TS

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The opportunity to showcase your brand to over 13,000+ VET professionals in the national VET sector through VDC marketing materials and website promotion

Extensive reach to both Victorian and National VET providers

The ability to communicate directly with a VET audience

Brand exposure through VET member organisations promoting the conference

Networking opportunities with VET professionals

A vehicle to raise awareness of your brand within the sector and promote your product and services.

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DELEGATE PROFILEThe 2020 conference attracted over 460 registrations from over 103 organisations from a diverse range of VET providers and related organisations from across Australia and New Zealand including:

TAFE

PRIVATE REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (RTOS)

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION / LEARN LOCAL PROVIDERS (LLP)

NATIONAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

REGIONAL, STATE-WIDE AND NATIONAL BUSINESS/INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

The attendees are educators, teachers, trainers and assessors, coordinators and specialist support staff.

“The VDC is to be commended on organising an excellent event. The MC did an outstanding job. The speakers were relevant and engaging, providing opportunities for reflection and food for thought. Thank you for a most enjoyable, informative and uplifting experience.”

SPONSORING THE CONFERENCE

For further information about this exciting sponsorship opportunity for this key VET event please contact Maria Wills, Conference Manager on 0403 920 701 or email conference@vdc.edu.au

The VDC Teaching & Learning Conference highlights how VET educators, trainers and assessors can achieve high quality delivery, innovative teaching practices and improved student outcomes.

Delegates will have opportunities to participate in numerous presentations and interactive workshops with leading VET professionals, showcasing key issues facing

teachers and practitioners relating to vocational education. Sponsors will have brand promotion and networking opportunities during the conference. There will also be brand promotion within VDC marketing collateral shared across a range of communication channels.

GOLD SPONSORSHIP$2,200

SILVER SPONSORSHIP$1,100

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP$550

• Scheduled brand promotions of 2 x VDC News articles and 2 x targeted Conference emails to our contact database

• Promotion on VDC social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

• Brand logo included in Conference website sponsor section (with web link)

• Brand logo on the Conference Registration page

• Sponsor acknowledgment from the Conference MC during the Conference opening and conclusion of each day

• Brand acknowledgment at commencement and conclusion of primary keynote presentations

• 1 x full page ad included in the Conference program

• BONUS SPONSORSHIP EXTENSION: Brand acknowledgment at opening and closing of the VDC World Teachers’ Day Celebration online event (29 October 2021)

• Logo included in VDC Conference website sponsor section (with web link)

• Promotion on VDC social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and in VDC News emails

• Sponsor acknowledgment from the Conference MC during the Conference opening and conclusion of each day

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor with brand logo included in all Conference marketing collateral

• Brand acknowledgment at commencement and conclusion of conference workshop sessions

• 1 x half page ad included in the Conference program

• Logo included in VDC Conference website sponsor section (with web link)

• Promotion on VDC social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and in VDC News emails

• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor with brand logo included in all Conference marketing collateral

Full Conference registration for three delegates

Recognition as a Gold Sponsor with brand logo throughout the Conference, on the VDC website, Conference platform and Conference marketing. This includes:

Full Conference registration for two delegates

Recognition as a Silver Sponsor with brand logo throughout the Conference, on the VDC website, Conference platform and Conference marketing. This includes:

Full Conference registration for one delegate

Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor with brand logo throughout the Conference, on the VDC website and Conference marketing. This includes:

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