Metropolitan QTA regional winners named

Published Saturday, 01 August, 2015 at 06:00 AM

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills
The Honourable Yvette D'Ath

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced the Brisbane area winners of the Queensland Training Awards (QTA) for 2015.

Mrs D’Ath said eight talented Metropolitan region winners had been selected from a high-calibre group of 24 finalists who were chosen from 145 nominations.

“My congratulations go to each of the eight winners, who will now go on to represent the Metropolitan region at the Queensland Training Awards state final in September,” Mrs D’Ath said.

The 2015 Metropolitan region QTA regional winners are:

 

  • Nathan Dunnell, Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
  • Matthew Hatton, Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
  • Brayden White, School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
  • Nicola Lang, Vocational Student of the Year
  • Jessica Alderton, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
  • Suzanne Sheppard, VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
  • Hy-Performance Fluid Power Pty Ltd, Small Employer of the Year
  • Echo Entertainment Group Pty Ltd, Employer of the Year.

 

The regional winners were announced at the QTA Metropolitan Regional Finals Presentation Dinner at the Sofitel Brisbane Central on 31 July.

“Regional finals like this event in Brisbane are being held across the state in July and August,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“A total of 163 regional finalists in seven regions are competing for a chance to reach the QTA state finals in September.

“They are apprentices, trainees, teachers and trainers, and employers who have been recognised for their achievements at the local level.”

Mrs D’Ath said the Queensland Training Awards highlighted excellence in the state’s training sector.

“The State Government is committed to supporting training and skills development for all Queenslanders,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“Employment is our number one priority so it’s vital that we give people access to the training they need to gain real jobs and opportunities.

“Programs like our $240 million Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative will make a real difference to jobseekers.”

The Queensland Training Awards are run by the Department of Education and Training. For further information visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.

   

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