TAFE Queensland has taken out the nation’s top award at the Australian Training Awards 2019 ceremony in Brisbane.
Minister for Training and Skills Development, Shannon Fentiman said Queensland’s maroon colours were on full display in a celebration of the State’s 11 finalists.
“TAFE Queensland took out the award for International Training Provider of the Year for their incredible efforts attracting international students to Queensland because of their world class training on offer,” Ms Fentiman said.
“Medium Employer of the Year, Astill’s Electrical Services based in Kingaroy, services the South Burnett and Sunshine Coast region.”
She said Astill’s was a family-based company that had grown rapidly since 2009 and had worked with local high schools to provide work experience opportunities for students.
Ms Fentiman said Ellie Farrington of Toowoomba (pictured) was runner up in the top apprentice award.
“Ellie is breaking down barriers as a female carpenter and continues to be a role model for future apprentices,” the Minister said.”
“We want more apprentices and trainees like Ellie and our State Finalist for Trainee of the Year, Aman Meles and that’s why we are continuing to invest in the future of Queenslanders with our free TAFE and free apprenticeships initiatives.”
More information on the Australian Training Awards can be accessed at this PS News link.
