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Nominations open for 2022 NT Training Awards – a chance for ECEC to be recognised

Freya Lucas

Apr 01, 2022

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Nominations for the 2022 Northern Territory Training Awards are now open, offering the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector to recognise the best and brightest in vocational education and training (VET).

The awards recognise students, apprentices, trainees, teachers, trainers, training providers and employers, who are excelling in their chosen fields. The recognition that finalists receive can open new doors for individuals while businesses can benefit from being recognised as an industry leader while the awards themselves provide an opportunity to network with other businesses and training providers.

There are twelve award categories; comprising of seven individual and five business categories:

Individual categories:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Trainee of the Year
VET in Schools Student of the Year
VET Teacher / Trainer of the Year
Vocational Student of the Year

Business categories:

Industry Collaboration Award
Small Training Provider of the Year
Large Training Provider of the Year
Small Employer of the Year
Large Employer of the Year

Winners will be announced at the 2022 NT Training Awards Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday 3 of September. Eligible winners will go on to represent the Northern Territory at the Australian Training Awards, to be held in Adelaide from 14-18 November 2022.

To nominate and view the eligibility criteria, visit www.trainingawards.nt.gov.au

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