Gold Coast's top training achievers recognised
Published Friday, 18 July, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
The Gold Coast’s best employers, apprentices, trainees, vocational students and training providers were tonight named as winners in the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards.
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the event, one of six regional finals being held across the state, showcased the strength of local industries and the people working in them.
“Gaining vocational skills has never been more important, and Queenslanders have more opportunities than ever before to access world-class training in a range of exciting and rewarding industries,” Mr Welford said.
“Having skilled workers across a host of professions and industries is vital to our state’s ongoing success, and these awards show the great work that is guaranteeing our future through outstanding achievements in workplaces, schools, colleges and training institutions.
“In a time of skill shortages more Queenslanders are taking up apprenticeships and traineeships than any other state in Australia, so these awards showcase the cream of the crop.”
The Gold Coast winners will progress to the state finals at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 11 September 2008, when recipients in a further four categories will also be presented. State winners can enter the Australian Training Awards in Darwin in November.
The Queensland Training Awards, now in their 47th year, are run by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education, Training and the Arts. For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.
The Gold Coast regional winners are:
• Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Specialised Training Services — Paul Matthews, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, Electro Group Apprentices, from Banora Point;
• Trainee of the Year, sponsored by BUSY AT WORK Apprenticeships Services — Katie Frew, Certificate III in Business Administration, Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, from Clear Island Waters;
• Vocational Student of the Year, sponsored by Queensland Alumina Limited — Sonia Weatherley, Diploma of Fitness, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, from Windaroo;
• School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, sponsored by MEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre — Stevie Adams, Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations), VIP Coffee Lounge, from Studio Village;
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by Mission Australia — Lisa Stutz, Certificate III in Business Administration, On-Q Human Resources Limited, from Ashmore;
• Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by Small Business Solutions - Trevor West Hair Works at Burleigh Heads and Seapower Marine at Runaway Bay; and
• Employer of the Year, sponsored by Gold Coast Institute of TAFE — Radisson Resort Gold Coast at Palm Meadows.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the event, one of six regional finals being held across the state, showcased the strength of local industries and the people working in them.
“Gaining vocational skills has never been more important, and Queenslanders have more opportunities than ever before to access world-class training in a range of exciting and rewarding industries,” Mr Welford said.
“Having skilled workers across a host of professions and industries is vital to our state’s ongoing success, and these awards show the great work that is guaranteeing our future through outstanding achievements in workplaces, schools, colleges and training institutions.
“In a time of skill shortages more Queenslanders are taking up apprenticeships and traineeships than any other state in Australia, so these awards showcase the cream of the crop.”
The Gold Coast winners will progress to the state finals at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 11 September 2008, when recipients in a further four categories will also be presented. State winners can enter the Australian Training Awards in Darwin in November.
The Queensland Training Awards, now in their 47th year, are run by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education, Training and the Arts. For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.
The Gold Coast regional winners are:
• Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Specialised Training Services — Paul Matthews, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, Electro Group Apprentices, from Banora Point;
• Trainee of the Year, sponsored by BUSY AT WORK Apprenticeships Services — Katie Frew, Certificate III in Business Administration, Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, from Clear Island Waters;
• Vocational Student of the Year, sponsored by Queensland Alumina Limited — Sonia Weatherley, Diploma of Fitness, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, from Windaroo;
• School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, sponsored by MEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre — Stevie Adams, Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations), VIP Coffee Lounge, from Studio Village;
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by Mission Australia — Lisa Stutz, Certificate III in Business Administration, On-Q Human Resources Limited, from Ashmore;
• Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by Small Business Solutions - Trevor West Hair Works at Burleigh Heads and Seapower Marine at Runaway Bay; and
• Employer of the Year, sponsored by Gold Coast Institute of TAFE — Radisson Resort Gold Coast at Palm Meadows.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000