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Explore the critical role of migrant engineers in driving economic growth, addressing skill shortages and cultural diversity in Australia, presented by Janos Baranyai. Learn about the challenges and benefits associated with attracting overseas qualified engineers. Discover why Australia needs migrant engineers for sustainable development.
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MIGRANT ENGINEERS – A Cornerstone Of Economic Development Presented by Janos Baranyai National Director, Meinhardt Australia Chair of Overseas Qualified Engineers Group, Engineers Australia Victoria Division
13002 12737 12791 12856 13801 WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS MIGRANT ENGINEERS! Award Course Completion Source : (DRAFT Report) The Engineering Profession – A Statistical overview, Seventh Edition, 2010
WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS MIGRANT ENGINEERS! Engineering participation by age groups - 2009 Source : skillsinfo.gov.au – Industry Profiles – Workforce Ageing
ENGINEERING SKILL SHORTAGES Source : (DRAFT Report) The Engineering Profession – A Statistical overview, Seventh Edition, 2010
Forecasted Engineering Construction Compared to Corresponding Growth in New Domestic Graduates Source : (DRAFT Report) The Engineering Profession – A Statistical overview, Seventh Edition, 2010
REPRESENTATION OVERSEASQUALIFIED ENGINEERS GROUP
ATTRACTIONS • Stable and safe • High living standards • Multicultural and tolerant • High quality of engineering
BUT • Reluctance • Local experience • Clear and unambiguous information prior to migration • Structured support for career advancement / further education • Mentoring
VALID CONCERNS Safeguarding the quality of the engineering profession VS
VALID CONCERNS Knowledge of English
VALID CONCERNS Cultural fit
FRANK LOWY NICK GREINER SIR PETER ABELES SIR GUSTAV NOSSAL SIR ARVI PARBO DR VICTOR CHANG HARRY SEIDLER FAMOUS AUSTRALIANS
MIGRANT ENGINEERS – A Cornerstone Of Economic Development Thank You