Appendix 2 – The AAGE The Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) is the peak industry body representing organisations that recruit and develop Australian graduates. Our current membership comprises over 400 organisations, including a variety of large and small employers across a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. The AAGE is an independent, not-for-profit body that has been in existence since 1988. It does not receive government funding; rather its activities are entirely supported by members. The Association is led by a committee of volunteer members who donate their spare time to help manage and sustain our member offering. The AAGE is therefore the only representative body in the Australian graduate recruitment market that is run by employers for employers. We believe that this structure gives the AAGE a unique ability to provide our members with valuable and relevant services.
Vision To be the trusted source of graduate talent acquisition and development information and expertise.
Strategic Priorities The Vision is achieved by focusing on three key strategic priorities: 1.
Services to members • Providing local, national and global insights that are relevant to members to support best practice graduate talent acquisition and development.
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• Providing information and services that are highly valued by members across a variety of industries and geographical locations. Advocacy and best practice • Sharing market-leading practices through events, meetings and conferences relating to our industry locally, nationally and globally. • Collaborating with the higher education sector, industry partners and international associations.
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• Identifying and accessing opportunities to increase the profile of the AAGE and the industry. Relationships • Provide members with regular opportunities to connect with employers, universities, industry partners, student societies and candidates. • Promote and foster a culture of collaboration across the industry.
Benefits The AAGE provides a range of benefits to its members: •
Relationships - The AAGE provides members with regular opportunities to connect with employers, universities, suppliers, industry associations, student societies and candidates.
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Insights – The AAGE collects and distributes a unique range of information and intelligence that helps members reach informed decisions.
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Excellence - The AAGE identifies, recognises and communicates excellence in our industry. AAGE ‘How To’ Handbook | 63
