Scott Crozier
Trainee of the Year and State Medallist
Certificate IV in Hydrography, Open Training and Education Network
Scott completed a Certificate IV in Hydrography while undertaking a traineeship with the Snowy Hydro Company working across regional NSW. He found Hydrographers are now in high demand thanks, in part, to the National Water Plan. Read more >
Lorraine Azzam
State Medallist
Certificate III in Dental Assisting and the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Education), Open Training and Education Network
Lorraine’s initial interest was in Childcare but she began work in a dental practice 19 years ago and has never looked back. She is now the Practicing Manager and completed the Certificates to keep up-to-date with the latest techniques. She was awarded for her commitment to her studies and her career with not only one, but two, State Medals. Read more >
Joshua Kean
Institute Apprentice of the Year and Institute Medallist
Blacktown College
A born mechanic, Joshua Kean obtained an apprenticeship with Denlo Subaru and was recently awarded first place in the Blacktown Automotive Skills Championship. Read more >
Brett McDonnell
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award CAD Mechanical
Brett works as an architectural draftsperson in Eastern Creek and says he was always interested in learning and his inspiration has been easy given that he’s always enjoyed what he’s doing. Read more >
Erik Reinhardt
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award Sheetmetal
You could say Erik fell into sheetmetal work - he discovered the trade by accident following a work experience placement that he really enjoyed. Erik said he realised he was onto a good thing and so he stuck with it. Read more >
Paige Morris
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award Beauty Care
Paige Morris had always had a keen interest in beauty but while for some beauty care is a daily routine, Paige decided she would make a career out of it.
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Troy Savage
2008 WorldSkills Gold Winner CAD Mechanical
“I’ve always liked designing and making things and once I’d had a taste of technical drawing in Year 7, I was determined from a young age to make a success of it,” Troy said. Read more >
Aron Wodecki
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award Cookery
Aron always liked cooking and his passion for creating something delicious out of a few simple ingredients has already taken him to one of the top restaurants in Sydney. Read more >
Matthew Davies
2008 WorldSkills Silver Award Vehicle Painting
At only 19, Matthew Davies has displayed a skill for vehicle painting that can be put down to a fierce determination and commitment to his trade, but his genes may also have had something to do with it. Read more >
Andrew Quadrio
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award Carpentry
Andrew said his strengths are that he loves what he does and he wants to become better at it. “I plan to study a Certificate IV in Residential Building Studies and one day he hopes to run his own business. Read more >
Vicky Stasous
2008 WorldSkills Bronze Award Restaurant Service
Vicky said she plans to learn everything she can from the people she works with and for now, is happy to go with the flow and see where it takes her. Read more >
Craig McVernon
2008 WorldSkills Gold Winner for Retail Baking - Bread
“Nepean College has a huge support system,” he said. “The words of encouragement I received from teachers gave me the support I needed to keep on baking.” Read more >
Bradley Ham
Manufacturing and Engineering Student of the Year
Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering, Mount Druitt College
During Year 12 Bradley decided he didn't want to go to University and chose to follow a career in the electrical industry because he enjoyed studying Electronics, Maths and Physics at school. Read more >
Rose Aitchison
Arts and Media Student of the Year
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, Nepean College
Since completing Year 10 work experience in the Graphic Design industry, Rose has been focused on a career in this industry. Read more >
Jayde Cunningham
TVET Student of the Year
Certificate II in Business, Open Training and Education Network
When Jayde was in Year 10 at Gunnedah she didn't intend to go on to do her Higher School Certificate but she was worried about the high unemployment in her region so when she heard about an opportunity to apply for a school-based traineeship through the Aboriginal Employment Strategy Ltd, Tamworth, she said "it was a chance to get my foot in the door". Read more >