The outstanding efforts of Limestone Coast Apprentices and Trainees have been recognised at Group Training Employment\u2019s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event on April 11, which recognised the outstanding efforts of Apprentices and Trainees employed by GTE (staff pictured) during 2023, also saw the introduction of the Women in Trades Award, recognising the outstanding efforts of a selected female Apprentice excelling in a non-traditional trade.<\/p>\n
Welcoming the crowd of 80 guests, including Host Employers, Apprentices, Trainees and their families from across the region, long time GTE board member Barry Stafford emphasised the vital role employers play in the lives of young people.<\/p>\n
\u201cCompleting a qualification is an invaluable tool for life and provides a great opportunity to become the next generation of employers and community leaders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone here tonight has played a role in helping our award winners achieving that success. It\u2019s about coming together as a team and building our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
GTE general manager Greg Megaw joined RDA Limestone Coast Board secretary Erika Vickery in presenting two local employers with the Host Employer of the Year Award \u2013 O\u2019Brien Electrical and Brody\u2019s Bricks.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere at GTE, we place a high value on the relationships we share with our Host Employers and in co-operation with Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast, we are proud to recognise the efforts of our Host Employers,\u201d Mr Megaw said.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Stakeholder Engagement Officer Samantha Bennet spoke of GTE\u2019s leadership and reputation for \u201cbest practice\u201d in both the region and the South Australian construction industry, highlighting the loyalty and support shown to the organisation by their Host Employers.<\/p>\n
Winners in all categories:<\/p>\n
\u2022 First Year Apprentice of The Year \u2013 Craig Baker. Host Employer – the Barry Maney Group.<\/p>\n
Award sponsored by GT Industrial Sales;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Second Year Apprentice of The Year \u2013 Lochlan Thiele. Host Employer – Stuckey Electrical Contractors. Award sponsored by K&B Mitre 10;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Third Year Apprentice of The Year \u2013 Hser Ku. Host Employer – Carlin & Gazzard. Award sponsored by Mount Gambier Safety Supplies;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fourth-Year Apprentice of The Year \u2013 Melissa Tilley. Host Employer – Andy\u2019s Bakery. Award sponsored by People\u2019s Choice Credit Union;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Building Trades Apprentice of The Year \u2013 Josh Weedon. Host Employer – Trent Milich. Award sponsored by CITB;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Trainee of The Year \u2013 Joint Winners, including Taylor Freeman. Host Employer – Bendigo Bank. Award sponsored by ANZ. Second winner: Sarah Taylor. Host Employer – Tenison Woods College. Award sponsored by MEGT;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ian Giles Memorial Award \u2013 Aaron Zerk. Host Employer – Sam McPherson Constructions. Award sponsored by GTE;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Engineering Excellence Award \u2013 Lachlan Leake. Host Employer – DairyTechSE. Award sponsored by BOC Gas & Gear;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Women in Trades Award \u2013 Ashleigh Elsworthy. Host Employer – Watle Range Council. Award sponsored by MAS National;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Employer of the Year Award \u2013 Joint winners – O\u2019Brien Electrical and Brody\u2019s Bricks. Award sponsored by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The outstanding efforts of Limestone Coast Apprentices and Trainees have been recognised at Group Training Employment\u2019s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards. This year\u2019s event on April 11, which recognised the outstanding efforts of Apprentices and Trainees employed by GTE (staff pictured) during 2023, also saw the introduction of the Women in […]<\/p>\n