The Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for vocational education and training, recognising innovation and excellence in the training sector. The awards are the culmination of the state and territory awards, with winners from each state and territory competing in the national finals.
The 2009 Australian Training Awards will be held at Exhibition Park in Canberra on Thursday 19 November.
Congratulations to our winners!
Victoria had four winners at the 2008 Australian Training Awards. The Awards were held on Thursday 20 November at the Darwin Convention Centre and were attended by around 700 guests.
Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Wodonga TAFE is one of Victoria’s fastest growing TAFE providers. Wodonga offers a range of specialist training programs and has built a strong reputation for targeted workforce development and assisting regional employers to cope with years of severe drought.
Matter Machar
Certificate IV Youth Services and Protective Care
Training Provider: Education, Training and Employment Australia
Matter Machar is passionate about working in his chosen field, commencing studies for a Certificate IV in Youth Services and Protective Care with Education Training and Employment Australia.
He then undertook a traineeship through LINK Employment and Training and was placed at the City of Greater Dandenong Youth Services, running a basketball program for young people from diverse multicultural backgrounds.
Melinda Stephens
Certificate III Clothing Production
Training Provider: RMIT University (TAFE Division)
School: Mansfield Secondary College
Melinda Stephens pursued her passion for fashion by undertaking a school-based apprenticeship with Mansfield designer Jenni Duncombe. Melinda completed a Certificate III in Clothing Production through RMIT University (TAFE Division).
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology has a strong National and International reputation for its commitment to research and as a provider of career orientated education and won this award for its work integrating the use of information technology and e-learning across the organisation.
To find out more information about the awards, visit the Australian Training Awards website.