Southern and South Western Sydney Region
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2024 Southern and South Western Sydney Region Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Corina Button
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Sydney Water
Apprentice of the Year
Shane Button
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: NECA Training
Employed by: NECA Electrical Apprenticeships
Hosted by: Fredon Industries Pty Ltd
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Caitlin Schneider
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: St Aloysius College Cronulla
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Ltd
Trainee of the Year
Joshua Sullivan
Qualification: Certificate III in Horticulture
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: 1300apprentice
Hosted by: Flower Power Garden Centre
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Coen Furtner
Qualification: Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
School: Picton High School
Trained by: Public Schools NSW, Ultimo
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
George Frangioudakis
Field of Study: Automotive and Construction
Employed by: Sydney Catholic Schools
Vocational Student of the Year
Felicity Pettiford
Qualification: Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Trained by: Master Builders Association of NSW
Employed by: Sydney Builder Chick
About the Committee
The S&SWS committee comprises of key stakeholders from within the vocational education and training arena. Committee volunteers are from Training Services NSW and representatives from a range of organisations within the S&SWS catchment including employers, local business groups, training organisations, community and local colleges, Department of Education and TAFE NSW.
Postcodes covered by this region include:
- 2020
- 2049
- 2130-2136
- 2141
- 2143
- 2161-2166
- 2167-2179
- 2190-2203
- 2205-2234
- 2555-2560
- 2563-2574
- 2752
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Committee members
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Dean Bain | NSW Department of Education – Schools |
| Frederick Osman – Chair | Boston University |
| Gary Davenport – Treasurer | Peter Warren |
| Janelle Henson (Vice Chair) | Sarina Russo |
| Mary-Jane Bancks | Sydney Catholic Schools |
| Natalie Gardam | TAFE NSW |
| Robert Macmaster (Public Officer) | Training Services NSW |
| Shadi Faraj | Bingo Industries |
| Skye Weeks | Training Services NSW |
Contact details
For more information about the Southern and South Western Sydney Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Skye Weeks
M: 0448 112 508
E: skye.weeks1@det.nsw.edu.au