- 41 finalists announced for the WA Training Awards 2024
- Record number of submissions received from applicants training in diverse range of industries
- Individual winners will become ambassadors for WA's vocational training sector
- Winners will be announced at 30th anniversary presentation ceremony in September
The Minister for Training and Workforce Development has today announced the 41 finalists in the running for the WA Training Awards 2024.
The WA Training Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the State's vocational training sector, with 31 individuals recognised across eight award categories, and 10 organisations competing in four categories.
This year the WA Training Awards received a record number of submissions - building on last year's record - with industry judges commending the standard of applications as 'outstanding'.
Submissions were received from applicants training in a diverse range of industries including agriculture, automotive and electrical, creative industries, engineering, health and community services, information technology and cyber security, and hospitality.
Winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony in September, with individual recipients also taking home a $3,000 cash prize.
Individual award recipients become ambassadors for Western Australia's vocational training sector and, following their win, are given the opportunity to take part in a variety of speaking engagements and be involved in promotional activities to inspire others to take up vocational training opportunities.
Since taking out the WA Vocational Student of the Year award in 2023, Kai Baharthah-King has been involved in promotional activities for his former TAFE. Most recently, he took part in the SkillsWest Careers Expo where he demonstrated his cyber security skills to visitors, as part of his preparations to represent Australia at the upcoming WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France.
Amy Hunt, last year's WA Apprentice of the Year, went on to be named Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards. She has also had a busy year as an ambassador, most recently speaking at the National Apprentice Employment Network 2024 Conference in Adelaide.
This year's WA Training Awards presentation ceremony is set to be bigger and better than ever, with vocational students at the heart of the program. The event will give vocational students an opportunity to showcase and practise their skills in industries such as broadcasting, events, floristry, hairdressing, music, and patisserie.
The WA Training Awards are made possible through a partnership with the State Training Board and the generous support of Principal Sponsor MEGT, as well as category sponsors the Training Accreditation Council, Apprenticeship Support Australia powered by the Chamber of Commerce of Industry WA, Construction Training Fund, Maxima and ReadyTech.
For more information visit: www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/watrainingawards/winners-and-finalists.
As stated by Training and Workforce Development Minister Simone McGurk:
"WA's training sector continues to thrive with record numbers taking up vocational training opportunities and pathways to participate in our State's strong and diversifying economy.
"The calibre of this year's WA Training Awards finalists reflects the world-class training on offer through our State's vocational training system.
"The individual finalists are fantastic ambassadors for vocational training and their stories demonstrate how training changes lives.
"I congratulate this year's finalists and look forward to learning more about their training journey at the WA Training Awards presentation ceremony in September."
