Cream of CQ training crop recognised

Queensland Alumina Limited and an Ergon Energy electrician are among the Central Queensland regional winners in the 60th annual Queensland Training Awards. Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said it was fantastic to see Queensland Alumina Limited take out the award for Large Employer of the Year. "I had a proud 21-year career at QAL and I know that this world-leading facility is committed to the development of its employees — providing them with the training needed to perform their jobs competently, safely and to a high standard," he said. “These companies and their local workers are an integral part of Gladstone’s history, and will play a key role in its future.” The Central Queensland winner in the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year category, Jack Page, is based at Ergon Energy in Mackay. Mr Page was working in a fly-in-fly-out role that was not sustainable for his young family when he turned to a new career path. He has completed his Certificate III in Electronics and Communications and is a fully-qualified electrician. Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year winner Jack Page. Mr Butcher said the Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year category winner was Lachlan Overend, who discovered an interest in material management while working at Woolworths during high school. “With the successful completion of a Certificate III in Warehouse Operations under his belt, Lachlan is now applying his knowledge and skills at NRG Gladstone Power Station,” Mr Butcher said. Related: Honours for North’s top training talent State Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said it was extremely important that the hard work of the state’s outstanding apprentices, trainees, students, employers, teachers and training projects was recognised. “Congratulations to all the regional winners who are the skilled Queenslanders we need for our economy to continue to bounce back.” The regional winners will now vie for the state titles, which will be announced at the State Final Event in September. Full list of Central Queensland winners: Small Employer of the Year – Intuition The Art of HairMedium Employer of the Year – NFR Holdings Pty Ltd (McDonald's Mackay East, Northern Beaches and Canelands Central)Large Employer of the Year – Queensland Alumina LimitedCommunity Training Initiative of the Year – Central Queensland Multicultural Association Inc. for Community Work SkillsVET Teacher or Trainer of the Year – Margaret HaynesEquity VET Student of the Year – Liticha McMullenSchool-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year – Paris RobinsonAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year – Litia PittVocational Student of the Year – Harry AtterburyBob Marshman Trainee of the Year – Lachlan OverendHarry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year – Jack Page

Cream of CQ training crop recognised

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