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Caroline Jones (Campaign Manager) Blog - March 2009
Remember that inspiring career development activity I mentioned we had planned for Anthony Field, Blue Wiggle and NCDW Ambassador?
National Career Development Week 2009 launched with spectacular success, on Thursday 12 March, in and around the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney's Darling Harbour. Our hugely energetic Ambassador demonstrated he's passionate about learning new skills in his own life - and encouraging all Australians to be proactive about finding a job that matches their interests and lifestyle.
The Blue Wiggle, who in another life genuinely believes he would have joined the Water Police, got to further his career dreams, with the support of maritime industry partners including NSW Police Force, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Navy, NSW Maritime, and the Department of Primary Industries - Fisheries.
NCDW Ambassador and veteran news broadcaster Steve Liebmann brought his expertise to oversee proceedings and ensure everyone learnt something from the experience. Navy cadets, school students, maritime museum trade apprentices, Police Sergeants and Inspectors, Fisheries officers, were amongst the array of maritime personnel, trying out the navy simulator and enjoying the beautiful day out on the water. We could see why Sergeant Larry Malone (who has just celebrated 30 years in the Water Police) claims he has the best office in the world!
Whether you're an educator, parent, or an individual with a passionate interest in maritime, you can find out more about career development opportunities with our maritime event partners via the NCDW website. For a fun educational exercise, why not check out our glossary of maritime terms on the NCDW website.
Whatever your interests might be, follow the Blue Wiggle's lead - dream big! - and make this the year you get proactive about improving your work and life with our support.
Watch this space, for more campaign news as it happens.
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