New England Region
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2024 New England Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Hank Flett
Qualification: Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Trained by: Tocal College
Employed by: Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council
Apprentice of the Year
Mitchell Nairn
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Philippa Schoupp
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: Warialda High School
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Hunter New England Local Health District
Trainee of the Year
Jayden Townsend
Qualification: Certificate IV in Community Services
Trained by: Australian Training Plus
Employed by: Tamworth Family Support Service Ltd
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Gabriella Ward
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: Peel High School
Trained by: TAFE NSW
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Simone Williams
Field of Study: Health and Nursing
Employed by: TAFE NSW
Vocational Student of the Year
Pauline Bush
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Trained by: ARC Training
Employed by: Healthcare Australia
Contact details
For more information about the New England Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Bede Maher
E: bede.maher@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0428 469 761
Georgia Johnson
E: georgia.Johnson24@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0499 816 323