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Green Apple – our eMagazine for Navitas educators – Issue 13 is out now! Launched in 2020 against the backdrop of the global pandemic as a means of connecting and engaging our people, Green Apple has evolved to become a place to share impactful interviews and stories, information to build skills and knowledge, and vital industry news across the Navitas network. It’s fitting that Issue 13 was released on the same day we celebrated World Teachers’ Day (5 October), as many teachers contributed their wisdom and experience to make this publication a must read. Not only does this issue feature the voices of our inspiring teachers, we also hear from our education specialists and those who support our students on a daily basis. Among the highlights; Navitas Skilled Futures teachers, Sheera L. and Michelle Barons, share their experiences of visiting our Navitas Education Trust partner, Classroom of Hope, in Lombok, Indonesia. Find out how South Australian Institute of Business & Technology (SAIBT) is combating loneliness among students by hosting speed-friending events, Fraser International College is transforming the lives of refugee students, and The Hague Pathway College is fostering social awareness and inspiring action among their students. Kristie Marshman shares her experience of living and working in a neurodiverse world, and our 2024 INSPIRE winners share what winning the award means to them. This issue also features the biggest collection of Green Apple profile pieces yet! Discover what passions drive Hala Mansour, David Crowe, PhD, Frank Saunders, Petar Stojanovic, Sajani Dias, Felicity Inns PhD, PFHEA, and Mohammed Imtiaz to excel in their role. A big thanks to our other stars who contributed to this special issue - Harsh Singh, Caroline Burrowes, Matt Stanton, Pip Allen, Leeanne D'Arville, Fiona West, Dan Hurley, APR, Navit Asres, Karen M.cRae and Jamie McGeorge. ICP (International College Portsmouth), SAE University College Aus, Australian College of Applied Professions, La Trobe College Australia, Edith Cowan University - Sri Lanka, International College of Manitoba (ICM).

We're getting ready to welcome over 150 delegates to the Navitas Business Partner Conference 2024 in Siem Reap, Cambodia! Our conference theme this year is Pathway to Success: Celebrating the Journey. This theme celebrates our 30th anniversary and three decades of growth, innovation, and partnership. Throughout the three-day event, attendees will experience a diverse range of activities, from keynote addresses and engaging panel discussions to interactive workshops and team building opportunities. Stay tuned for updates from the #navitasbpc !

Wishing all our amazing teachers a very happy World Teachers’ Day! This day provides a wonderful opportunity to pause, and consider the incredible work of teachers, not only in helping Navitas achieve its purpose of transforming lives through education, but also in shaping the aspirations and careers of our students. More than most other professions, teachers can make a lasting impression. It is often teachers that spark a lifelong passion, introduce students to new ideas and motivate them to aim higher. Today, we take this opportunity to acknowledge Navitas teachers in every corner of our global organisation who play such an important role in helping us fulfil our purpose. Thank you for every spark you light, every new thought you provoke, and every time you inspire your students to reach further. Happy World Teachers' Day! #WTD2024

Congratulations to Yu-Gin Teo on his exciting new role as Executive Director, Navitas Singapore! Over the past 16 years, Yu-Gin has been instrumental in driving the growth of Curtin Singapore. As Chief Operating Officer, he played a key role in acquiring and renovating the impressive new campus at Science Park, navigating the complexities of relocation during the pandemic. In his new position, Yu-Gin will focus on exploring strategic business development opportunities in the region, while continuing to support the ongoing success of Curtin Singapore. He will also remain as Country Head for Navitas in Singapore. #employeerecognition #celebratingsuccess

Today we are delighted to announce the finalists for our 2024 Navitas Impact Awards! The #NavitasImpactAwards celebrate the incredible work of our partners in the areas of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). In this second year of the Awards, we were highly impressed by the variety of nominations we received from university partners, recruitment partners, NET partners, schools, and suppliers. Congratulations to the six organisations who are shortlisted for this year’s awards: ·      Bupa ·      Colegio Bilingüe Santa Marta ·      St George's International School, Luxembourg ASBL ·      Cambodian Children's Fund ·      Adara Group ·      University of Sydney   The winner of the Awards will be announced at our Business Partners Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on Thursday 10 October. Read more about the shortlisted projects: https://lnkd.in/gEWEayg6

To round out the week, we are proud to announce the final winner of our employee recognition program, the INSPIRE Awards! Representing our value of 'Conviction' the Ripple Effect Award is for teams, and recognises teamwork that delivers benefits beyond the team itself; such as collaborations leading to improved student experience, or processes leading to positive outcomes for colleagues. Congratulations to our 2024 Ripple Effect Award winner, the One Direction -Pathways Value Proposition team!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Comprising of creative and marketing team members across many divisions within Navitas, their unwavering dedication and collective expertise played a pivotal role in the delivery of a product and brand that led to the transformation and perception of our Navitas pathway programs. The exceptional talent, dedication, and strategic thinking that has brought this project to its current state is testament to the collaborative efforts of all team members. Congratulations to our 2024 Ripple Effect Award winners: Rebecca Rubin, Benjamin B., Jodie Lindsay, Kirstin Dann, Ross McKernan, Isaac Jensen, Monique Munro and Rodrigo García Rojas Villegas, MCM! #employeerecognition #awardwinners #celebratingexcellence

Last week, hundreds of excited staff across Navitas joined an all-employee webinar to listen as Navitas Group CEO Scott Jones announced the 2024 winners of our employee recognition program, the INSPIRE Awards! Representing our value of 'Genuine', The Life Changing Lens Award recognises individuals who are helping create genuinely life-changing opportunities for students at any point in the student journey. It's the award that aligns most closely with our purpose of transforming lives through education, by recognising our people who possess qualities that enable them to help change students' lives for the better. Congratulations to our 2024 Life Changing Lens Award winner, Suzan Khadem, Trainer, Navitas Skilled Futures ! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Suzan has had an extraordinary impact by helping hundreds of migrants successfully pass their citizenship tests, which allows them to embrace new opportunities and fully integrate into Australia. Not only did Suzan design and implement a comprehensive training program, but she also provided immense emotional support, genuinely caring for the well-being and success of each learner. This created an overwhelming demand for the Citizenship preparation course with migrants from all over Sydney enquiring about her class. Congratulations Suzan! #employeerecognition #awardwinners #celebratingexcellence

Our vision at Navitas is to be the best education provider for our students, partners and people. Our INSPIRE Awards employee recognition program is designed to highlight the people and teams in our organisation whose knowledge, skills and dedication are leading the way towards that vision. Representing our value of 'Rigour', The Expert Award recognises those who use their expertise in a given area to positively impact the organisation. It is someone whose extensive experience is invaluable, and their colleagues rely on their advice and skills to help progress actions or projects. Congratulations to our 2024 Expert Award winner, Gary Brook, Registrar for our Careers & Industry division in Navitas!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Gary has been influential in the success of a number of regulatory decisions for Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) and SAE University College Aus, including the successful registration of both as University Colleges. Gary's knowledge and expertise in the regulatory environment instils confidence because he knows what it takes to achieve success. His contribution and expertise is respected not only in C&I, but widely across Navitas; he is someone who's opinion is valued and trusted, and he is regularly called on to provide advice and expertise. Congratulations Gary! #employeerecognition #awardwinners #recognisingexcellence

As we continue to celebrate the 2024 award winners of our global employee recognition program, the INSPIRE Awards, today we turn our attention to the Intrapreneur Award. Representing our value of 'Adventure' this award recognises those at Navitas who generate positive outcomes for staff, students, our partners or the wider business through creativity, progressive thinking and innovation. Wherever they work in the business, these forward-thinking people are not afraid to try new things in an attempt to find new and better ways to work. Congratulations to our 2024 Intrapreneur Award winner, Karen M.cRae, Academic Education Manager, UPA Learning & Teaching! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Karen received several nominations for this award category from her peers. She has been the driving force behind one of Navitas’ most successful global initiatives for the professional development of academic staff: the Navitas Advance HE Fellowship Program. Karen has led the program for five years with her continued effort to drive professional development opportunities for our academics and student-facing staff members. The program has seen over 200 Navitas staff achieve fellowship status with Karen's support. Congratulations Karen! #employeerecognition #awardwinners #recognisingexcellence

Have you registered for our free webinar tomorrow that will consider the findings of our highly anticipated report, 'The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Navigating a new era in international education'? Hosted by Jonathan Chew, Chief Insights Officer at Navitas and co-author of the report, the webinar will share insights on learning loss and academic underachievement caused by the pandemic, shifting attitudes to learning and ongoing impacts on mental health and wellbeing, all through the lens of international education. Jon will be joined by Professor Sally Kift, President, Australian Learning & Teaching Fellows (ALTF); Vice Chancellor's Fellow, Victoria University; Adjunct Professor JCU, QUT, La Trobe University; and Chair of the Boards for seven Navitas colleges in the University Partnerships Australasia (UPA) division. Register today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Zwz54d