Futures Virtual Enterprise Opens Doors To The Public
Monday, 30 July 2007 2:22PM - Gladstone Campus
News in brief:
Gladstone Campus Open Day at Futures Virtual Enterprise, from 11:30am to 2pm on Thursday 2 August.
News in detail:
Anyone who has wondered about Futures Virtual Enterprise can get an insight when the Virtual Enterprise at the Gladstone Campus of Central Queensland TAFE throws open its doors to the public this Thursday (2 August, 2007).Central Queensland TAFE Director of Studies Stephanie Fry said the Open Day was the perfect opportunity for students, adult learners, and anyone looking to improve their business skills, to discover the greater possibilities on offer at the Virtual Enterprise.
"The Virtual Enterprise will be open to the public between 11:30am and 2pm this Thursday for people to have a look around our facilities, talk to our friendly staff, and get information about business courses," Mrs Fry said.
"The Gladstone Campus operates an office training facility called Futures Virtual Enterprise which is designed to give students as close to real-life experience in a business environment as possible," Ms Fry said.
Students, as employees of the enterprise, undertake all normal business procedures as they trade virtual goods and services with other training and educational organisations in the virtual enterprise network across Australia.
Students are working towards achieving the Certificate II or III in Business which will boost their chances of gaining positions as administrators, project officers and receptionists. "With innovative approaches like the Futures Virtual Enterprise, training provided by Central Queensland TAFE is recognised by employers as highly relevant and practical, so these students will have excellent future job prospects."
Futures is located in Derby Street at Central Queensland TAFE Gladstone Campus and is supported by local business sponsor Howards Home Timber and Hardware.
"Anyone interested in learning more about how the Virtual Enterprise can help them achieve their personal, training or career goals are welcome on the Day," Mrs Fry said.
The Futures Virtual Enterprise Open Day is free and all members of the community are welcome.
Anyone seeking more information about Visions Virtual Enterprise should contact the facilitators Katrina or Anne on 4970 7723.
Media enquiries: Angela Case, Media and Communications Officer, phone 4920 2670
Submitted By:CQTAFE Media