2025 Trainee of the Year Winner: Caitlin Van Dolderen

“I chose this traineeship to kickstart my career and gain real world experience while studying – a perfect fit for me as a young single mother determined to reach my goals. Balancing full time work and study seemed daunting but the YO Bendigo traineeship offered the ideal opportunity to grow professionally while supporting a team dedicated to empowering young people One of my proudest achievements has been completing my Certificate III in Business and progressing to Certificate IV In Business.” – Catlin Van Dolderen