Victorian Training Award Finalists Announced

Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan today congratulated the Victorian businesses, students, training providers, teachers and support staff who made the finals of the prestigious 2009 Victorian Training Awards. Ms Allan said the calibre of this year's finalists reflected the high quality of the Victorian training system and the vital role of skills in driving economic growth and creating rewarding jobs for all Victorians. "The Brumby Labor Government is taking action through the world-class Victorian vocational education and training (VET) system is delivering the skills our businesses need to continue to grow and create jobs in challenging economic times," Ms Allan said. "Now in its 55th year, the Victorian Training Awards are the state's pre-eminent awards recognising outstanding achievements in the training sector for industries ranging from hospitality and tourism to engineering and manufacturing