Where are they now?
Learn about the inspiring journeys and career pathways previous Victorian Training Awards winners and finalists have taken since their awards success. Throughout their history, the Victorian Training Awards (VTA) have celebrated the outstanding achievements of a wealth of individuals, teachers, employers and training providers. Their stories are truly inspiring.
The VTA’s Where are they Now? campaign, captures those stories and showcases how the journeys of VTA finalists and winners have unfolded and changed their lives.
2018 Apprentice of the Year Alyssa Heard
Learn about Alyssa’s training and career journey since winning a 2018 Victorian Training Award.
Where are they now? 2019 Apprentice of the Year
Jake Carter’s inspiring career and training journey made him a popular winner at the 65th Victorian Training Awards.
Annette’s Victorian Training Award brings amazing rewards
Learn about Annette Sax’s training journey since winning the 1992 Student of the Year Award.
Where are they now? 2014 Trainee of the Year
When Aziz Raonaq won the 2014 Trainee of the Year he realised his dream to achieve and be recognised.
‘Life changing’ Victorian Training Award for Bret
Learn about Bret Ryan’s training and career journey since winning the 2012 Student of the Year Award.
Victorian Training Award grows Chris’s gardening career
Learn about Chris Henbery’s training and career journey since winning the 2015 Apprentice of the Year Award.
Victorian Training Award accelerates Imran’s career
Learn about Imran Khan’s training and career journey since winning a 2010 Victorian Training Award.
Victorian Training Award helps Miranda make a difference
Learn about Miranda’s training and career journey since winning a 2014 Victorian Training Award.
Victorian Training Award is Rory’s gift that keeps on giving
Learn about Rory’s training and career journey since winning a 2010 Victorian Training Award.
Seventeen years on and Sue Meli is still going strong
Learn about Sue Meli’s training and career journey since winning a 2002 Victorian Training Award.
Updated 4 November 2024
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