The training sector's brightest stars have been recognised, with Training Minister Simone McGurk today announcing 45 finalists in the WA Training Awards 2023.
The annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, recognising the State's best apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations.
This year, the awards acknowledge the State's elite achievers across 13 categories. There are 31 finalists vying for eight individual awards and 14 finalists up for five organisation categories.
Lucas Farrell of Gwelup did not want to reach the end of his working life without making a significant contribution to his community.
A career change to community services saw him study a Certificate IV in Community Services, leading him to being an instrumental part of developing a course bringing computer literacy to seniors.
Lucas is now a finalist in the WA Vocational Student of the Year category.
As a proud Wajarri Yamatji woman, Angela Dann of Wilson is one of four finalists in the WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year category.
Completing a Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways at South Metropolitan TAFE has enabled Angela to develop a new-found passion, while also learning skills that can better support her community.
The 2022 South Metropolitan TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year says her training has sparked a love for shipbuilding, design and manufacturing, which she credits to the rotations of work placement opportunities.
As well as being recognised as the best in the State, individual award winners will receive $3,000 to further their training or kick-start their career. Organisation winners will be recognised as industry leaders.
Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony in September and may go on to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards in Hobart in November.
Read the full media statement here: /government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/
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