Posts Categorized: Award Winners

The AEN Fellowship Award is the highest recognition that can be bestowed on an individual by the Association.  Specifically recognising their contribution to VET, and the advancement of Group Training in Victoria, Fellowships have only been awarded 9 times in the associations 37-year history – the last back in 2015. Gary has held the position… Read more

Whilst on remand, Donald became engaged with the Wadamba Prison to Work program, which provides Aboriginal young people aged 18-35 with pre and post-release employment support. Donald feels this program has been instrumental in him being able to start a new life with his family. Securing this traineeship has allowed Donald to become financially secure,… Read more

Melbourne, Victoria: The Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia were proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Apprentice Training Awards at a gala dinner at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne on Wednesday night. The announcement of the AEN Award winners comes following the release of the latest National Centre for… Read more

The 2022 Apprentice Training Awards were held on the evening of Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 with 240 people in attendance. We celebrated many amazing individuals across our apprentice categories as well as the staff and mentors from the Group Training Organisations that support them. Dean Luciani – AEN Chair, CEO of Westvic Staffing Solutions and 25 Year… Read more

This year the AEN received over 100 nominations across 8 separate award categories. The judges would like to announce 38 finalists representing 10 GTOs with the award winners to be announced on 23rd November 2022 at the Plaza Ballroom Melbourne. Apprentice of the Year Abbey EvansAi Group Charmaine Thorogood-HawkinsWPC Group Jye-Leigh DrinkwaterBGT Jobs + Training… Read more

As an apprentice plumber, Rodney’s first encounter with Barwon Water led him to realise that he wanted to work with them.  When a traineeship arose at Barwon Water, he jumped at the opportunity.  His quality of life has changed for the better because he has learnt new skills that will further his career in the… Read more