Student Spotlight
The Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards celebrate excellence in VET across both systemic and congregational schools within the diocese and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The 2024 ceremony was held on Thursday 29 August.
Bella Sacco, [school name] was awarded VET Student of the Year, while Miah Williams, [school name] was awarded School based Trainee (SBAT) of the Year. Nathan Milburn, [school name] was named VET Trainer of the Year.
More than 1300 students have undertaken training within our RTO this year, demonstrating a commitment to gaining employability skills and making industry connections.
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2024 VET Student Framework Winners
| Course Name | Award Winner |
|---|---|
Business Services |
Olivia Sheridan | St Mary Star of the Sea College |
Construction |
Bella Sacco | St Joseph's Catholic High School |
Electrotechnology |
Hannah Finlay | Holy Spirit College |
Entertainment |
Bronte Mathieson | St Mary Star of the Sea College |
Fitness |
Amber Dibben | St John the Evangelist Catholic High School |
Cookery |
Joel Monteleone | Holy Spirit College |
Hospitality |
Khloe Fogliani | St Francis Catholic College |
Primary Industries |
Vince Vaccaro | St Gregory's College |
Manufacturing and Engineering |
Lewis Eammon | Edmund Rice College |
Highly Commended SBAT |
Miah Williams | St Joseph's Catholic High School |
2024 VET Trainer Framework Winners
| Course Name | Award Winner |
|---|---|
Construction |
Nathan Milburn | St Joseph's Catholic High School |
Cookery |
Maree Durrington | St Patrick's College |
Hospitality |
Amber Meadley | St Francis Catholic College |
Overall Trainer |
Nathan Milburn | St Joseph's Catholic High School |
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, especially the overall VET Student, VET Trainer of the Year, and School Based Apprentice or Trainee (SBAT) of the Year.
Learn more about VET in a Catholic school
VET at our Catholic schools is designed to be completed alongside the standard subjects offered in the secondary years. It isn't a choice between a vocational or academic path, and it doesn't limit options.
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