The Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) is a non-profit industry body representing organisations that recruit and develop Australian graduates.
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| Company type | Not-for-profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industry association |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia |
Key people | Shanan Green (Acting CEO) |
| Products | Advice to members |
| Revenue | A$1,094,000 (2015) |
Number of employees | 0 |
| Website | http://www.aage.com.au |
The AAGE was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
The AAGE is led by a board of volunteer directors.
The AAGE has over 400 employer member organisations from large, medium and small employers in both the public and private sector. A list of the AAGE's employer members can be found at www.aage.com.au/full-members.
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