Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Region
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2024 Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Tataya Curry-Jones
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Trained by: Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta
Employed by: Kimberwalli
School: St John Paul II Catholic College
Apprentice of the Year
Samer Rawas
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Endeavour Energy
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Xavier Shepherd
Qualification: Certificate III in Retail
School: St Columba's Catholic College
Trained by: McDonald's Australia Ltd
Employed by: McDonald's
Trainee of the Year
Isabella Bruce
Qualification: Certificate III in Information Technology
Trained by: Australian College of Commerce & Management
Employed by: MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
Hosted by: Jaybro Group
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Sharnie Clinch
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: St John Paul II Catholic College
Trained by: NSW Health RTO
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Alice Clarke
Field of Study: Digital Literacy
Employed by: BSI Learning
Vocational Student of the Year
Kenneth George
Qualification: Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Trained by: TAFE NSW
About the Committee
The Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee Inc.(WSVTC) is an association consisting of VET industry representatives including employers, government, education and Registered Training Organisations, with a common aim to promote apprenticeships and traineeships. Our aim is to enhance the standard of vocational skills in the Western Sydney region.
The WSVTC actively encourages the employment and training of apprentices and trainees amongst employers, both large and small. The Committee promotes vocational education to school leavers so they may consider taking up one of a multitude of apprenticeships and traineeships which are offered in a broad range of businesses.
Postcodes covered by this region include:
- 2038-2041
- 2045-2047
- 2115-2118
- 2123-2125
- 2127-2128
- 2137-2140
- 2142
- 2144-2158
- 2160
- 2745-2751
- 2753-2786
Committee members
| NAME | Role | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Burns | Secretary | NSW Training Services |
| Chelsea Taylor | Committee Member | Ambassador |
| David Kopycinski | President | Ascend Management |
| Di Groves | Executive Member | Astute Training |
| Edwina Burge | Public Officer | NSW Training Services |
| Joshua Holmes | Committee Member | Programmed |
| Kate Lovett | Vice President | H&H Accredited |
| Kim Barry | Committee Member | AISNSW |
| Kim Morrison | Committee Member | KCA Education |
| Leon Drury | Committee Member | Mskills |
| Maria Mercado | Committee Member | ARC Group Training |
| Sandy Causer | Committee Member | Health NSW |
| Sameer Pandey | Treasurer | Capital Careers |
| Troy Harris | Committee Member | Ambassador |
Our sponsors
The Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee Inc. greatly appreciates the support of its sponsors, without whom the Western Sydney Regional Awards Night would not be the successful event it is.
The committee welcomes the support of new sponsors wanting to become involved in recognising the outstanding vocational and educational achievements in the Western Sydney Region.
To find out more please contact Joshua Holmes on 0405 465 637
Contact details
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