Time is nearly up! Make sure you nominate for the excellence in VET awards

Excellence deserves to be rewarded, and time is running out to ensure that nominations are in for excellent vocational education and training (VET) providers to be acknowledged at the annual Australian Training Awards.

The 2019 awards will be held on 21 November 2019 in Brisbane and will acknowledge and reward the outstanding achievements of VET graduates, VET practitioners, businesses, secondary schools, and registered training organisations for their contribution to skilling Australia.

Categories of recognition include:

• Lifetime Achievement Award,
• National Achievement Award,
• Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award,
• Small Employer of the Year Award,
• Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award,
• School Pathways to VET Award, and the;
• International Training Provider of the Year Award.

For individuals, the awards can open up networks and career opportunities and provide them with the opportunity to become a member of the prestigious Australian VET Alumni.

For businesses and registered training organisations (RTOs), the awards can place them in the national spotlight, positioning them as a front-runner in skills and workforce development and leader in best practice, making them an employer, or registered training organisation of choice. Businesses and RTOs are also invited to join the Australian VET Alumni.

Applications for direct entry categories close on Friday 31 May 2019. For more information visit australiantrainingawards.gov.au