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The Liberal Government is committed to giving Tasmanians the best education and training opportunities.
Minister for State Growth Matthew Groom said he was delighted to speak at the Tasmanian Training Awards presentation dinner tonight.
"These awards are a celebration of excellence within Tasmania's training system and it was a pleasure to speak to recipients and to present a number of awards.
"Investment in skills supports businesses' workforce development and supports vulnerable Tasmanians to participate in the workforce.
"We are committed to helping businesses create jobs and grow the economy. Quality skills training enables businesses to have the confidence that their employees will help their business to grow."
Minister for Education & Training Jeremy Rockliff said that the Awards promote a more efficient and competitive training system.
"The Liberal Government's vision is to create a job-ready generation.
"We are laying the foundations to achieve our vision with initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes, including extending high schools to Year 12 and employing literacy and numeracy teachers.
"Trade training is an important next step for many young people as they make the transition from education to the workforce, and these Awards provide fitting recognition for those who excel."
WINNERS 2014 TASMANIAN TRAINING AWARDS
Apprentice of the Year Qualification Training Provider Employer | Richard Wilkinson Certificate III in Carpentry Learning Partners Perry & Perry Builders, Hobart |
Trainee of the Year Qualification Training Provider Employer Host employer | Caitlyn Webb Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation The Training & Business Company Work & Training Ltd MacKillop Catholic College, Mornington |
Aboriginal Student of the Year Qualification Training Provider Employer | Christopher Medcraft Certificate IV in Mental Health TasTAFE Richmond Fellowship, Ulverstone |
Vocational Student of the Year Qualification Training Provider Employer | Alison Rogers Diploma of Business Jenard Training & Personnel Pulse Business Services, Hobart |
School-based Apprentice of the Year Qualification College Training Provider Employer | Bradley Fairlie Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Hobart College TasTAFE Comstar Systems, Hobart |
VET in Schools Student of the Year* Qualification Training Provider Employer | Kassi-May Boatwright Certificate III in Business Claremont College N/A |
Equity Trainee of the Year* Qualification Training Provider Employer | Elise Romaszko Certificate II in Business MEGT Institute MEGT (Australia) Ltd, Hobart |
Equity Vocational Student of the Year* Qualification Training Provider Employer | Caitlyn Bishop Certificate I & II in Business Avidity Training & Development N/A |
VET Teacher/Trainer Employer | Carmen Gumley Avidity Training & Development |
There are no national equivalents to the VET in Schools Student and Equity Awards
Industry Collaboration Award | Business Action Learning Tasmania |
Small Employer of the Year | Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary |
Large Employer of the Year | Vantage Group |
Small Training Provider of the Year | Seafood Training Tasmania |
Large Training Provider of the Year | TasTAFE |
Trevor Leo Medal | Malcolm White Paul Roberts-Thomson |
Lance Barnard Memorial Award Qualification Training Provider Employer Host employer | Elise Jolly Certificate III in Business MEGT Institute MEGT (Australia) Glenview Community Services, Glenorchy |