2015

About the Young Tourism Network

Target MarketTo connect students, young and new people in the tourism, events and hospitality industry

Focus•Encourage •Promote networking•Provide career opportunities•Professional development •Industry wide collaboration

History of the Young Tourism

Network• Established in October 2005 as a not for profit Victorian

based social networking organisation

• Formally launched to the industry in May 2006

• Through both social and professional development events and industry alliances, aims to enhance and foster the career development and professional excellence of the people within the Victorian tourism industry.

• The YTN is run by a volunteer committee of members who work and study within tourism industry related fields.

Young Tourism Network Committee

What YTN Offers• Annual events program

• 4 professional development events

• Famils and social activities

• Representation at Melbourne Tourism Industry Exchange, University and TAFE Open days, Annual Victorian Tourism Week Student Summit

• Regular job alerts

• Bi monthly newsletter

• Networking and mentoring opportunities

• Volunteering and internships

The science of selling of yourself and how to present yourself to embark on a journey of emotional intelligence for you to put your best foot forward.

Featuring:Mel Neil Facilitator, coach and accredited master trainer in emotional intelligence and positive psychology tools

Don’t Sell Yourself ShortApril 2015

Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens

• Whether you Google yourself personally, professionally or Google your business, what comes up?

• This workshop looked at what’s said about you online, what’s new in digital, and how to use this to your advantage.

Featuring:• Jodie Wilmer and Rob Nagy from Guest Ready• David Dusink, Director Ink Social• Caitlin Crowley, College of Events Management

What Does the Internet Say About You? #brandvalue

June 2015

Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, 380 William St, Melbourne, Vic

It takes courage to start your own business. We will welcome speakers who have done just this, and made their passion a reality.

Featuring:•Despina Karatzias from The Institute of Excellence •Jessica Gilchrist from Chocoholic Tourism •Monique Bayer owner and operator of Walk Melbourne Tours•Kirsty Grace owner of Sports & Shopping Tour businesses

Create Your Own Path Your Passion, Your BusinessAugust 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, 380 William St, Melbourne, Vic

With the end of semester nearly upon us, how do you land that dream job? We’ll hear from the experts on how to master the basics and present a confident, capable young professional.

Featuring:•Richard Kellaway- General Manager and Senior Talent Manager, CRC Recruitment•Hannah Hockley- Human Resources Business Partner, IHG•Alicia Gleeson- Executive General Manager- Human Resources, Crown Melbourne

Employ Me!

October 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, 380 William St, Melbourne, Vic

What’s it all about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6205Fidqw

Contact uswww.youngtourismnetwork.com.au

facebook.com/ytnvic

@ytnvic

Young Tourism Network