“Roxie is the pivotal force within the GTO at NECA Education & Careers. She has a tsunami of information that hits her desk every day, every hour of the week. Hosts, apprentices, parents, teachers, RTO staff, finance and payroll, return to work requests, the events committee and awards organisation, protect applications are but of a… Read more
“Stowe Australia is the leading family-owned electrical and communications contractor in Australia. Stowe today employs more than 1,500 full-time staff across Australia with an annual turnover exceeding $500M, including 139 active electrical apprentices in Victoria – all through NECA Education & Careers GTO. This strategy enables Stowe to cover both their long-term workforce planning needs… Read more
The GTO Industry Collaboration Award honours a host employer demonstrating exceptional collaboration with a Victorian Group Training Organisation. It celebrates efforts to build partnerships that enhance training, meet industry needs, and drive workforce development through innovative solutions and improved outcomes for both the organisation and the GTO. 2025 Finchetts Plumbing & Westvic Staffing Solutions “Finchetts… Read more
Dean’s journey began as an apprentice himself, where he quickly recognised the immense value of hands-on experience and technical skills training. His passion for helping young people pursue meaningful career paths through apprenticeships has been unwavering. Throughout his career, Dean has championed the belief that apprenticeships are vital for equipping young people with the skills… Read more
Paul Scofield has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to vocational training and education. Affectionately known as “Dr Paul” within the IntoWork Group, he began his career in 1992 as a Trainingand Development Officer with Inner Northern Group Training. At that time, the organisationemployed just 11 staff and 151 apprentices. Over the years, he has witnessed its… Read more
Di Menz is the CEO of Sunraysia and Murray Group Training (SMGT) and Murray Mallee Group Training (MMTC), two key organizations in the field of vocational training and employment services in Victoria’s north. Di has dedicated 30 years to these organisations, significantly shaping their growth and impact. She became CEO in 2017, bringing a wealth… Read more
Tony Zaghet commenced with Gippsland Group Training in January 1992 as a Trade Trainer delivering “Front – End – Training” to new automotive apprentices. During this time Tony helped close to 400 young people transition from school to employment. Tony setup the Automotive Training Centre in Morwell where he delivered Automotive Training in a real… Read more
As Director of WorkSight for the past 16 years, Janet has dedicated her career to improving workplace environments, particularly for the group training sector, higher education, and not-for-profit organisations. Her approach combines deep knowledge of workplace mediation, complaint handling, and dispute resolution, with a practical, hands-on style that has transformed countless workplaces across Australia. Janet’s… Read more
Peter has over 40 years of experience in the superannuation industry – the last 25 being with AustralianSuper. For the majority of his career Peter has focussed on the design and implementation of superannuation education programs to help employers and members engage with their super toenjoy a better retirement. Peter’s first hands-on experience of Group… Read more
2025 – Jodi Sharman – AJ Gallagher “Jodi’s career began with a Business Certificate traineeship in insurance through Apprenticeships Plus. Within three years, she became a joint office manager and, at 23, launched her own brokerage under Marsh, the world’s largest insurance broker. Over 19 years, she grew her business to serve 1,400 clients, including… Read more