TAFE Gippsland has been named a finalist for the Large Training Provider of the Year Award in the 2023 Victorian Training Awards.
Last week, Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney officially announced the 40 Victorian Training Awards finalists for 2023 across 14 categories, including six individual awards, four employer awards, four training organisation awards and the Industry Collaboration Award.
“The Victorian Training Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices, students, teachers, trainers and employers,” Ms Tierney said.
“We had a record number of nominations for this year’s event – showcasing how our investment in TAFE and training is helping more Victorians get the training they need for the careers they deserve.”
The Victorian Training Awards, celebrating their 69th year in 2023, are the most prestigious accolade for Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, bringing together all of whom share in a high-quality training system that meets the needs of all Victorians.
Gippsland TAFE was among the 40 Victorian Training Awards finalists for 2023 announced last week, with the local vocational training organisation vying for the title of Large Training Provider of the Year against South West TAFE and Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute.
TAFE Gippsland chief executive Laura Macpherson described being selected as a finalist in the awards as an achievement for an organisation that has gone through a significant transition.
“We believe that TAFE Gippsland is a shining example of what can be achieved when transformation is planned, genuine and purposeful,” Ms Macpherson said.
“The staff at TAFE Gippsland are proud of their work of recent years, where a genuine change program was initiated, with the aim of creating better connections, re-energising culture and generating pride among all key stakeholders about the great things the organisation was doing.
“We are being judged on how we ensure TAFE Gippsland is providing high quality and leading practice in vocational education and training; how we are meeting student and industry needs; our high-quality business management; and how we deliver innovation and excellence in design and delivery of training,” she said.
“These awards have enabled us to showcase the exemplary work of each department within TAFE Gippsland and the fantastic outcomes we have been able to deliver for our students, industry and Gippsland community.”
As described in the Victorian Training Awards nomination guide, The Large Training Provider of the Year Award recognises large registered training organisations that offer a range of training products and services and demonstrate excellence and high-level performance in all aspects of vocational education and training.
The Victorian Skills Authority named TAFE Gippsland a finalist in this year’s Victorian Training Awards for its extensive engagement with the community and industry and its commitment to delivering the best possible VET outcomes for the region throughout its six-year transformation.
The 2023 Victorian Training Awards winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Friday, August 18, each receiving $5,000 in prize money and the opportunity to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards.
Through the 2023/24 State Budget, the government has invested more than $545 million in TAFE.
