Cash prizes for top vocational students
Published 6th November 2018
| 6 November 2018 |
Win some $$$
A call has gone out across Wakefield encouraging its brightest Vocational Education and
Training (VET) students to nominate for the 2018 VET Student of the Year Awards, with cash
prizes up for grabs thanks to major sponsor Balco Australia.
During the awards night each year, Wakefield Regional Council recognises local vocational
students who have worked hard, made a strong commitment to their studies and who have
gone above the requirements of their course.
Mayor Rodney Reid said Council was a keen supporter of local young people kickstarting their
careers and investing in their future and these awards were one of the main ways Council
fostered this.
For more information and on how to nominate go here.
“The awards are an important way we can celebrate learning and accomplishment and
acknowledge the network of family and friends who supported the students throughout their
studies,” Mayor Reid said.
“If you know someone who is undertaking a training course alongside their school curriculum
and has done some great work, encourage them to nominate for this round of awards.
“Participation in the awards is a fun and worthwhile experience and something you can add to
your resume to help you stand out. You also go into the running to win cash prizes.
“Pervious winners have used the prize money to fund further education and training and the
award’s platform allowed them to gain work experience opportunities within their chosen
industries.
“Past nominees are also more than welcome to apply for this outstanding program again.”
Those enrolled or who have recently finished a VET course and who reside in the Wakefield
Regional Council area or attend school in the area, you can nominate at
wrc.sa.gov.au/vetstudentawards.