The BUSY Group is a proud supporter of the Queensland Training Awards, with the group being involved as sponsors for many years. In 2023, The BUSY Group are major sponsors for the upcoming 7 regional events and program partner sponsors for the QTA State Final later this year. In addition, BUSY At Work, a part of the BUSY Group and an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider, is also sponsoring the Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year category.
The Queensland Training Awards is a historic event that has been held every year since 1962 (over 60 years) with the awards recognising the achievements of individuals and organisations that ‘strive for and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training (VET)’.
With nominees recently chosen for the seven regional events in July, the resulting finalists will then go onto the State Final with winners announced at the QTA’s gala night held 9th September. The awards will showcase the achievements of apprentices, trainees, vocational students, teachers, and trainers, as well as training providers and employers.
Paul Miles, Managing Director for The BUSY Group said: “The VET sector is crucial for developing the skills needed for Australian industries, now and into the future. For over 40 years, BUSY has been supporting career pathways for individuals and skills needs for industry through our range of services including vocational training, career mentoring, recruitment, and apprenticeship services. We are proud to support the Queensland Training Awards and we congratulate and wish all the regional finalists the very best in the upcoming regional award announcements, and in the final State Awards held later this year.”
The BUSY Group regional finalists include apprentices, trainees, community initiatives and our employer clients. These regional finalists are (by region):
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year Finalist
Caitlyn Barnes, undertaking a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and apprenticeship with BHP, Goonyella Riverside Mine
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Apprentices and Trainees Queensland – Ignite your Opportunities
NORTH COAST
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year Finalist
Joshua Bennett, undertaking a Certificate III in Cabinet Making and apprenticeship with 99 Design Pty Ltd.
Quinn Vels, undertaking a Certificate III in Carpentry and apprenticeship with Roonsleigh Constructions Pty Ltd.
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Luke White, undertaking a Certificate III in Maritime Operations and an apprenticeship with Paddy Marine Pty Ltd.
Erin Wooldridge, undertaking a Certificate III in Business and a traineeship with Sunshine Coast Regional Council
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Dustin Anderson, undertaking a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and an apprenticeship with Electric Fever Pty Ltd
Bailey Atkins, undertaking a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation and a traineeship with St Columban’s College, Caboolture
Temika Sturgess, undertaking a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and a traineeship with Australian Training Company
Equity Student of the Year
Lachlan Dorrell, undertaking a Certificate I in Construction and a traineeship with The Youth Development Foundation Ltd
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Gidarjil Development Corporation – Workskills Traineeships
Medium Employer of the Year
Bendpro
Bridgeman
ECOllaboration
Small Employer of the Year
Buzz Superfood Bar, Bundaberg
SOUTH-EAST
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Charlotte Ross, undertaking a Certificate IV in Information Technology and a traineeship with ONGC Systems
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Abilities Plus ‘Learning by Doing’
Large Employer of the Year
City Venue Management
Riviera Australia
Medium Employer of the Year
All Purpose Transport
Small Employer of the Year
Seeds of Life Organic Wholefoods Australia
For more information on The BUSY Group visit www.busyatwork.com.au or call 13 28 79.
