Events

YATA Upcoming Events

YATA is interested in hearing what events YOU want to partake in. Remember - YATA is about connecting you to the industry you want to be in! So, let us know what types of events/programs you want to see run. 

For further information on any YATA Events or to make your suggestion, contact events@yata.com.au.

Christmas Function

The Young Australian Tourism Association invite you to attend the 2012 YATA Christmas Bar Tour!

The Christmas Bar Tour will include a guided walking tour of Perth's small bar scene with Australia's most awarded walking tour company - Two Feet and a Heartbeat. This is a great way to enjoy a fun night out, discover some hidden spots in Perth and meet your fellow YATA members at the same time.

YATA Mentor Program

Be a step ahead in the industry with the YATA mentor program!

The annual YATA mentor program gives tourism students and young professionals an opportunity to meet regularly with a senior professional in the industry. Focus groups have found that due to the financial situation tourism students and young tourism professionals are finding it difficult to develop their careers and find jobs. YATA members are also lacking the direct contact with the industry to provide them with advice on tourism career paths and opportunities. The YATA mentor program has been developed for these reasons to assist young tourism students and professionals.

Mentors and mentees will be matched according to expertise and interest so the experience is sure to be valuable. The minimum time commitment is to meet once a fortnight for one hour for the duration of the program (a total of four one hour meetings).

The benefits of being involved in the mentor program and meeting one on one with your mentor: 

• Learn from your mentor’s experience in the industry
• Receive information, support and advice
• Network and gain industry connections
• Become market ready, helping you transition from study into the workplace or progress in your career
• Discuss your career goals and aspirations
• Ask questions and discuss current issues in the industry

These benefits will give you an advantage over other students, graduates or colleagues.

The Mentor Program has already commenced for 2012 so make sure you get in early for the 2013 program so you don't miss out! Email info@yata.com.au to register your interest!

The cost for the program is $30 for students & $50 for industry members (it’s not a lot to be one step ahead). The mentor program is available to YATA members only, so make sure your membership is up to date. To become a member, simply complete the YATA Membership Brochure.