Skills Victoria

State Government of Victoria

Success Stories

Success Stories is an initiative that celebrates the success of individuals and businesses who have embraced vocational education and training.

These are their stories.

  • Surfing the Skills Wave of Success

    The value of vocational education and training was apparent to Nick Pike's manager at Strapper Surf. As the first trainee in the business, Nick became the 'example' and inspiration to employ four more trainees. 

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  • Waste Disposal Deliver Training Right on Target

    'Education costs ... lack of education costs more!' Lara-based Sweeney Todd Waste Disposal has built a strong relationship with the Gordon Institute of TAFE to deliver targeted training for its staff. 

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  • Traineeship Supports Local Youth

    A traineeship was the foot in the door that Matter needed to turn his passion for helping the community into a rewarding career.

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  • Own Your Own Business: the Apprentice Becomes Master

    An apprenticeship in carpentry was the training that Clayton needed to achieve a lifelong ambition - owning his own successful construction business.

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  • Hands-on Training Key to Employment

    Completing a TAFE course opened many doors for Tamara Frew, giving her the opportunity to pursue a successful career in disability services.  

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Skills Victoria

  • recognises the outstanding achievements of individuals who have excelled in training to create their own pathway to success
  • recognises the successful combination of VET training and on-the-job experience by Victorian businesses to become leaders and innovators.

Last Updated: 01 July 2009