19-March-2008
Goldstein Media Releases, Education and Training
Federal Member for Goldstein, Andrew Robb MP, has announced that nominations for the 2008 Victorian Training Awards are now being invited.
“Skills training is vitally important for the future of our nation.”
“As a Minister in the previous government I was proud to implement programs which improved the way skills training is delivered, in particular, the development of state-of-the-art Australian Technical Colleges” Mr Robb said.
“These awards provide the community with a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Bayside students, trainees, apprentices and the teachers and employers that are readying the next generation of Australia’s workforce”
Nominations are being called for in the following categories;
• School-based New Apprentice of the Year
• Koorie Student of the Year
• Trainee of the Year
• Vocational Student of the Year
• Teacher/Trainer of the Year
• VET Client Service/Support Excellence Award
• Large Training Provider of the Year
• Small Training Provider of the Year
• Training Initiative of the Year
• VET in Schools Excellence of the Year
• Employer of the Year
• Small Business of the Year Award
Winners of the 2008 Victorian Training Awards will be eligible for $10,000 study or professional development fellowships. Award winners will then go on to represent Victoria at the 2008 Australian Training Awards.
Nominations for the 2008 Victorian Training Awards close on Monday 12 May 2008. For more information on the awards or how to nominate contact Andrew Robb’s office on 9557 4644 or contact Andrew through his website www.andrewrobb.com.au