Hunter & Central Coast Region
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2022 Hunter and Central Coast Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Toitiana Groves
Qualification: Diploma of Human Resources Management
Trained by: Global Training Institute
Employed by: Justiz Community Ltd
Apprentice of the Year
Lucinda Shilcock
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Novaskill
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Tahli Gleeson
Qualification: Certificate II in Agriculture
School: Merriwa Central School
Trained by: Public Schools NSW, Tamworth
Employed by: Local Land Services
Trainee of the Year
Mellanie Sutton
Qualification: Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
Trained by: Arrow Collaborative Services Ltd
Employed by: Muswellbrook Shire Council
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Jake Smith
Qualification: Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
School: Hunter Trade College
Trained by: Hunter Trade College
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Jill Clayton
Employed by: Tocal College
Vocational Student of the Year
Ava Schasser
Qualification: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Trained by: KARBEN Training Solutions
Employed by: Developing Dreams Early Learning Centre Chain Valley Bay
About the committee
This is a combined committee representing the Upper Hunter, Hunter, Great Lakes and Central Coast regions.
The committee is made up of key stakeholders from within the vocational education and training arena, including but not limited to; Group Training Companies, Registered Training Organisations, Employers, Employer Associations, School to Work transition providers, Schools, Training Services NSW and the NSW Department of Education.
The committee aims to;
Promote the NSW Training Awards through a Hunter Central Coast regional training awards event including:
- An event launch
- Processing and culling nominations, interviews, feedback
- Personal development (preparation for State Awards)
- The awards event
- Awards event review and implementation of continuous improvement
Postcodes covered by this region include:
- 2250-2311
- 2313-2339
- 2415-2425
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Committee members
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
Stan Rippon |
|
Theodore McElhenny |
Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Centre |
Libby Ford |
Hunter Valley Training Company |
Nikola Vercoe |
Novaskill |
Ann McClintock |
|
Veronica Maher |
KFC |
Liana Nadalin |
Department of Education – Training Services NSW |
Belinda Cooper |
Department of Education – Training Services NSW |
Contact details
For more information about the Hunter & Central Coast Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Stan Rippon
E: stanrip@gmail.com
M: 0413 708 203