Fiona ShewringTeacher

Fiona Shewring is someone who believes passionately in vocational education and training (VET) and getting more women into trades. She is a painter and decorator teacher at the TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute, her commitment to education and volunteer work has earned her multiple awards.

Peter SteinweissSkillaroo

Peter Steinweiss is the only Australian to ever win a medal at a WorldSkills International Competition in the Wall and Floor Tiling category, an achievement he credits to his Australian Apprenticeship. “I always encourage people who are thinking about an Australian Apprenticeship to do one – it can fast-track your career.”

Megan FeaverApprentice

Megan had an interest in electronics, so after years of searching for the right career, she decided to undertake a pre-apprenticeship in the electrical trade. Megan aspires to lead and encourage women into trades, knowing that undertaking a trade is not based on gender, but on a way of thinking.

David GardinerApprentice

Jack DonaldsonApprentice

Motivated by his training and with strong employer support, Jack completed a number of certificates during his apprenticeship in fabrication and undertook both work-related and volunteer studies. Aware his career is just beginning, he believes an apprenticeship is the best foundation to build on, whatever your career goals.

Mary GeorgeSkillaroo

For Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador Mary George, her determination to become a pastry chef began at the early age of thirteen where she started her own cupcake baking business. She then went on to win Gold Medal at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition.

Laura PivovaroffApprentice

Through her work experience, she has found her perfect balance of creative and tactile skills through jewellery manufacturing. The best part of my job is knowing that you played a small part in some of the happiest days of a person’s life. Laura Pivovaroff works at Wishart Jewellers after completing an apprenticeship as a manufacturing jeweller.

Box Hill Institute GroupTraining Provider

Box Hill Institute Group has had a long, proud history delivering education and training programs to Australian and international students, with its first course delivered in 1982. They have received several Large Training Provider and International Training Provider of the Year Awards.

Chris Lehmann - Tradesmen on TimeSmall Employer

A small electrical contracting firm providing electrical, data and air conditioning services in greater Brisbane, Tradesman on Time has created a strong training and professional development culture. Indeed, employees spend 680 hours a year on average developing skills.

Chrissy ZelleyVET Teacher/Trainer

Chrissy Zelley does not confine her classroom to four walls. Her student group spans an impressive 110,000 square kilometres in the Territory’s north, and she has developed a relationship of trust with her students, resulting in positive outcomes on their progression.

Jane GoodfellowVET Teacher/Trainer

Kate HerbertVET Teacher

Kate Herbert has accrued more than 30 years’ experience in vocational education and training teaching, developing curricula and leading departments. As a teacher, Kate believes it is important to be flexible and adapt your teaching methods in order to connect with students and tailors her teaching delivery to suit each person’s needs.

Caitlan NobleVocational Student

“I wish I discovered this pathway sooner…I would without a doubt recommend this, and other courses provided by TAFE". Caitlan looked at what pathways were available and started a Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology where she achieved excellent results. Caitlan is now an anaesthetic technician.

Brett McPaulSkillaroo

Brett entered the trade of construction metal work after finishing year 10 at school and deciding he wanted to try a different direction. He pursued an apprenticeship in metal fabrication and became hooked by the diversity the jobs he worked on.

Blake AyerstSkillaroo