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Gold Coast region's training leaders announced<br />

The Gold Coast region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational<br />

students have been selected as regional finalists in the <strong>Queensland</strong> Training Awards.<br />

Education and Training <strong>Minister</strong> <strong>Rod</strong> <strong>Wel<strong>for</strong>d</strong> congratulated the 18 regional finalists<br />

on being chosen from 56 local nominations across seven categories.<br />

“Vocational skills are more important than ever in <strong>Queensland</strong>, and these awards<br />

show how strong they are at a local level,” Mr <strong>Wel<strong>for</strong>d</strong> said.<br />

“In workplaces, schools, colleges and training institutions, <strong>Queensland</strong>ers are<br />

keeping our skills and knowledge at the cutting edge, across a host of industries that<br />

are integral to our daily lives.<br />

“With demand <strong>for</strong> skilled workers at an all­time high, and more <strong>Queensland</strong>ers taking<br />

up apprenticeships and traineeships than any other area of Australia, our state<br />

boasts world­class vocational education and training initiatives — and these awards<br />

showcase the best of these achievements.”<br />

Mr <strong>Wel<strong>for</strong>d</strong> said this regional final, one of six across the state, would be held on<br />

Friday 18 July 2008 at Radisson Resort Gold Coast.<br />

Winners will then progress to the State Final on Thursday 11 September 2008 at the<br />

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where recipients in a further four<br />

categories will also be presented.<br />

State winners will have the chance to enter the Australian Training Awards held in<br />

Darwin on Thursday 20 November 2008.<br />

The <strong>Queensland</strong> Training Awards, which are now in their 47 th year, are run by the<br />

State <strong>Government</strong>’s Department of Education, Training and the Arts.<br />

A full list of the region’s finalists follows.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the <strong>Queensland</strong> Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.<br />

Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000<br />

2008 QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS<br />

GOLD COAST REGIONAL FINALISTS<br />

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Specialised Training Services<br />

· Jessica Jenner, Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery), Chef Star<br />

Catering Pty Ltd, from Ormeau<br />

· Paul Matthews, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician,<br />

Electro Group Apprentices, from Banora Point<br />

· Loree Sinnott, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Boilermaking), PSF<br />

Steel Fabrications, from Lower Beechmont

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