Transcript2021 QTA Tropical North Queensland regional awards video premiere

Opening Reel – showcase of region’s skills power[Pre-recorded show reel with voice over]

Host: Welcome to the Tropical North Queensland regional final of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards.

These awards celebrate our stars of vocational education and training, and the great contribution the sector makes to communities across Queensland.

This year also marks the awards’ very special Diamond Jubilee. So as we celebrate our top achievers in training — we also acknowledge the last 60 years and the great tradition of recognising excellence and the life-changing power of skills.

This year 19 inspiring individuals and 7 local businesses and organisations have been selected as our region’s finest examples of success and innovation in training.

We recognise the region’s best apprentices, trainees, vocational students, VET teachers and trainers — as well as its employers and community-based organisations that provide quality local training and employment opportunities.

Our regional winners will continue on to represent the Tropical North Queensland region in the state final of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards in September.

The Queensland Government is pleased to have this opportunity to showcase the remarkable stories and contributions our finalists are making across the Tropical North.

We begin with our Acknowledgement of Country followed by a message from the Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development.

Acknowledgement of Country [Pre-record plays]

By Semara JoseChairperson and Lift Leadership CoordinatorDeadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation…

The Queensland Training Awards acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Countries across Queensland and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge that this land was, and continues to be, walked on by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Always Was, Always Will Be.

Message from the Minister[Pre-recorded message from the Minister plays]

Congratulations for reaching the regional finals of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards. What a major achievement. You must be all so proud to be here, and I'm sure your family and friends and the people who are teaching you are so proud of you as well.

This is our 60th year of celebrating training in Queensland, and so we should, as well. We need to really shine a light on the people who are doing wonderful things, and we know that skills and training, if you get the right training to get the right skills for the right job, then it can be absolutely life-changing.

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We're doing our bit by funding things like Free TAFE and Apprenticeships for Under 25s, Certificate 3 Guarantee, a whole range of things, supporting TAFE to an enormous extent. That's our bit. Your bit is about doing your best and working really hard and being a great example for other people coming before you.

Well done to every single one of you. As I've travelled around the state, I've had the opportunity to meet many of our students and some of the people who are going to be looking at this video now, and I've just been so delighted at hearing the stories of what you've been doing.

It doesn't matter who you are or where you are in Queensland. You deserve to have access to the best quality training, and you're showing how important that training is.

Fingers crossed, and I hope you really enjoy this time.

Show reel – 60 years (180 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Archive voice over:The Queensland Training Awards are this state's ultimate accolade for working smarter through training. They are a spectacular celebration of how we can all work together to achieve common goals. The winners of the Queensland Training Awards are workplace champions.

[Music]

Odin Lowsley, 2018 Vocational Student of the Year (graphic design):Not only being nominated but winning the award was an incredible honour for me because it meant I'd been recognised for my years of hard work into my training pathway.

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Sandra Duane, 1997 Trainee of the Year (small business):Winning the Trainee of the Year for Queensland supercharged my career.

Dr Nancy Spencer, 1981 Apprentice of the Year (radio mechanics):So winning the training award gave me a lot of confidence about my skills and [that] my experience were valuable.

Lawrence Bolton, 1994 Apprentice of the Year (cooking):I remember it clearly to today. I remember being nominated and then being successful as a finalist.

Craig Folker, 2009 Apprentice of the Year (engineering):Winning the Queensland Training Award was a huge reward for the effort during an apprenticeship. It really did confirm that that I'd taken a good path.

Odin Lowsley:My VET pathway started when I was in Year 10, when I completed my Certificate III in Multimedia, and then moved on to complete my Diploma of Graphic Design, and then moved on to university.

Dr Nancy Spencer:Training gave me the confidence and skills to know that I can do anything.

Lawrence Bolton:I gained a career from training and it allowed me to travel the world, but it also gave me the confidence to actually develop, I guess, into who I am today.

Sandra Duane:Training's always been a huge part of my career when I wanted to start my own business I knew I had to train myself up.

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Craig Folker:I really believe that my training gave me a real life pathway to transition from school life into full-time employment.

Dr Nancy Spencer:I believe employers are looking for people who are willing to learn.

Sandra Duane:My advice to someone starting out would be to aim high, seek out the best employer - who's going to give you the best training. I honestly believe keep a lookout for a mentor - someone who can help you with their experience and their skills.

Lawrence Bolton:I think for the future of skills, it will continue to adapt. It will adapt in line with the industry specific to what it is.

Odin Lowsley:In the future I see a rapidly changing workforce where we're constantly encouraged to invest in our skills and our future.

Dr Nancy Spencer:Celebrating excellence in training is valuable because it highlights to other young people, the range of diversity of careers that are available.

Lawrence Bolton:It really affirmed for me that I had chosen the right career path. It was a great recognition of my skills.

Odin Lowsley:For people starting out, experiment as much as you can find what you love and then use training to turn that into your career.

Sandra Duane:If I want to get somewhere I have to train.

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Craig Folker:I would absolutely recommend entering the Queensland Training Awards. It is a wonderful reward for our hard work that you do put in to an apprenticeship or to any sort of training or something that you've committed to and really put a lot of effort into.

Odin Lowsley:The power of skills is the ability to pursue your passion.

Introduction - Organisational awards [Static slide with voice over]

Host: Thank you Minister Farmer for your welcome — and we also hope you enjoyed meeting some past winners during that look back over 60 years of the awards.

We now start award proceedings with our employer and community training initiative categories — and follow with our individual categories.

The organisation awards honour Queensland employers and community organisations that have made an exceptional contribution to training and development for staff or community groups.

Introduction Small Employer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Small Employer of the Year

This award recognises outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Tropical North Queensland business with 19 or fewer full-time staff.

The finalists are:

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Finalist 1 - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: GMH Electrical ContractingBungalow, Cairns

Finalist 2 - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster and Texture CoatingsPort Douglas

Finalist 3 - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Tokunai HairWestcourt, Cairns

Winner - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Small Employer of the Year is

GMH Electrical Contracting

GMH Electrical Contracting is a leader in specialist electrical services across Tropical North Queensland. Grown from a small domestic and general commercial contractor in 2016, today its focus is on providing customised electrical work to medical facilities throughout the region.

As a result, GMH prides itself on employee training, with its highly specialised workforce currently being supported at all levels, from Certificate III to Bachelor's degrees.

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Introduction - Medium Employer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Medium Employer of the Year

The Medium Employer of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Queensland business with between 20 and 199 full-time staff.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: NorshipPortsmith, Cairns

Finalist 2 - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Robinson Civil GroupWondecla, Atherton Tablelands

Winner - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Medium Employer of the Year is

Robinson Civil Group

Robinson Civil Group — or RCG — are a leading Queensland civil construction company based in the region.

Within the last two years RCG has significantly increased its workforce and training budget, requiring a comprehensive training program to support staff in their ongoing professional development.

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RCG is proud to provide its employees with tailored training and development plans that suit their individual qualifications, experience and career aspirations.

Introduction - Community Training Initiative of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: The Community Training Initiative of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides assistance to Queenslanders who need support to gain the skills, experience and vocational education and training qualifications required to enter and stay in the workforce.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Marlin Coast Neighbourhood CentreTrinity Park, Cairns

Program: Building Your Future

Finalist 2 - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Mission Australia CairnsProgram: Cafe One

Winner - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

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Host: The winner of the 2021 Community Training Initiative of the Year is

Mission Australia

Mission Australia supports people experiencing homelessness to move into stable long-term sustainable housing.

To support community and economic participation, Mission Australia created Cafe One — a social enterprise focused on delivering vocational training and work experience to those in need.

In 2020, the Cafe One program supported four participants to complete a Certificate I in Hospitality — with all securing employment or moving on to further training opportunities.

Meet the finalists - reel 1 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Lawrence Grant, TAFE Queensland: My training has changed by life, mainly in the focus that I was doing. I used to have a lot of focus on making new machinery and making things for farmers. I still do, but it’s added another dimension to my life.

Kaitlyn Knight, Certificate III in Business:The training changed my life in many ways. I’ve formed friendships for life. Learned skills for life. You name it, I’ve learnt it all throughout the traineeship, which is awesome.

Harvey Phillips, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade:It’s given me a lot of life opportunities and career pathways.

Jadzia Dalamaras, Certificate III in Business:Because I now use it every day in workplace and in my personal life, and I get to apply all the new skills to my work and show my colleagues what I’ve leant as well.

Lazar Angelkovski, Certificate III in Fire Protection:

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It’s allowed me to get a better wage.

Junko Horinishi-Love, Certificate III in Individual Support:It’s opened up a lot of opportunity in the area/industry that I’m passionate for. It also developed my problem-solving skills.

Helen Millen, Certificate III in Individual Support:It enabled me to gain valuable skills, and also embark on a new career pathway that’s been very rewarding.

Keegan Nolan, Certificate III in Maritime Operations:My training has given me the chance to learn new skills in the sector I’ve always loved.

Felicity Reid, Diploma of Legal Service:My advice that I would give others is that you need to have the mindset.

Harvey Phillips: Make sure you want to do this for a living. Not everyone’s cut out for it. But it’s an awesome trade to get in to.

Jadzia Dalamaras:Don’t be afraid to give it a go. Just dive in and go headfirst, and just try your absolute hardest because you never know what you can achieve.

Host: It’s time to celebrate our seven individual award categories.

Introduction - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding achievement by a VET teacher or trainer providing nationally recognised training to students at a registered training organisation, or in partnership with a registered training organisation.

The finalists are:

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Finalist 1 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: David McIlwain TAFE Queensland

Finalist 2 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: David Smith-O'BrienTAFE Queensland

Finalist 3 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Lawrence GrantTAFE Queensland

Winner - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year is

Lawrence Grant

As an innovator both in his industry and training, Larry Grant is passionate about finding new and better ways to engage and teach his trade.

Key to Larry’s teaching strategy is building a rapport with every student. He makes it a priority to find out what each student hopes to gain from the course, ensuring that his approach is student-centred and aligned with desired outcomes.

Introduction - Equity VET Student of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

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Host: Equity VET Student of the Year

The Equity VET Student of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by an individual in overcoming a significant barrier or disadvantage to effectively participate in VET.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Delaney AllenCertificate III in Education SupportTraining provider: TAFE Queensland Employer: The Weipa Western Cape Residential Campus

Finalist 2 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Rachel WolfeDiploma of Visual ArtsTraining provider: TAFE Queensland Employer: Cairns Regional Council

Finalist 3 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Teerapoom Butjant Certificate I in ConstructionTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Winner - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Equity VET Student of the Year is

Delaney Allen

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Delaney Allen is a proud Indigenous woman and single mother of four.

Juggling study and family was challenging for Delaney, but they were also her biggest motivations to keep going.

After completing her Certificate III in Education Support last year, Delaney was offered a student support position at Weipa Cape College on the residential campus.

Delaney now hopes to continue her studies while working in her great new job.

Meet the finalists - reel 2 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Helen Millen, Certificate III in Individual Support: What I love about what I do is being able to assist people in their every day lives and to be able to help them reach their personal goals.

Harvey Phillips, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade:I love the satisfaction of completing a job, fixing a fault and seeing the machine work again.

Jadzia Dalamaras, Certificate III in Business:I get to engage with customers every single day and get to deliver the best possible experience to them.

Kaitlyn Knight, Certificate III in Business:Being able to serve the community every day and make it a better place.

Lazar Angelkovski, Certificate III in Fire Protection:I love about what I do is that we’re building a system that protects lives.

Keegan Nolan, Certificate III in Maritiime Operations:

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I love that I get to go out to the reef every day and educate people on how it’s helped everyone in this area.

Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape, Certificate III in Business:Every day is different. It’s something I love about my workplace is you never know what you’re going to get during the day. It’s a curve ball.

Teerapoom Butjant, Certificate III in Contruction:I love building something, and I love to create a thing I’ve never tried before, using equipment.

Harvey Phillips:From coming to work and fixing a machine and seeing it leave the door ten times better.

Lawrence Grant, TAFE Qld:I have a desire to make new things.

Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape: You get to learn so many different things, and I enjoy learning.

Teerapoom Butjant:Make sure you keep going with what you’re doing. Keep working hard.

Rachel Wolfe:Telling stories through my art and seeing a life emerge in my paintings.

Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape:Setting goals and achieving them, and being able to have that opportunity for personal growth.

Keegan Nolan:Probably my love for the reef, and trying to save it for future generations.

Introduction - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

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Host: School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

The School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year award recognises the achievements of students who undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship as part of their school studies.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Jakub Darcy Wone Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Western Cape College - Weipa Campus Employer: GG Contracting Training Provider: Axial Training

Finalist 2 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape Certificate III in Business Woree State High SchoolEmployer: Experience Co LimitedTraining Provider: TAFE Queensland

Finalist 3 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Siobhan HoganCertificate II in Engineering Western Cape CollegeHost employer: Rio Tinto - Weipa Operations Aluminium Group training organisation: MRAEL GroupTraining Provider: TAFE Queensland

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Winner - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year is

Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape

As a child, Mataya's favourite place to be was near the water.

When the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Business in the Maritime industry came about, Mataya knew it was the right pathway for her.

The other drawcard for her traineeship was the ability to earn and learn, spending one or two days a week in on-the-job training while attending school on the others.

Introduction - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award recognises the outstanding achievement by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student within the Queensland VET sector.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

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Host: Keegan NolanCertificate II in Maritime OperationsSchool: Woree State High SchoolEmployer: Experience Co LimitedTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Finalist 2 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Reece Zamiak Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianHost employer: Rio Tinto Limited - Weipa Operations AluminiumGroup training organisation: MRAEL [M-RAIL] GroupTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Finalist 3 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Siobhan HoganCertificate II in EngineeringSchool: Western Cape CollegeHost employer: Rio Tinto Limited - Weipa Operations AluminiumGroup training organisation: MRAEL GroupTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Winner - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year is

Siobhan Hogan

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Siobhan chose a diesel fitting traineeship to follow her interest in mechanics, and gain knowledge through hands-on learning.

She is proud to be working as an Indigenous woman in a non-traditional field, and hopes that her experience will help her to advocate for more girls to pursue similar pathways.

Her goal now is to complete Year 12 and continue her training with an apprenticeship.

Introduction - Vocational Student of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Vocational Student of the Year

The Vocational Student of the Year award is for outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed a VET qualification in Queensland.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Felicity ReidDiploma of Legal ServicesTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Finalist 2 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Helen MillenCertificate III in Individual SupportTraining provider: ARC Training

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Finalist 3 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Junko Horinishi-Love Certificate III in Individual SupportTraining provider: ARC Training

Winner - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Vocational Student of the Year is

Helen Millen

After embarking on a career change, Helen Millen decided to undertake training in her role as a disability support worker.

Through dedication to her studies, Helen finished her 12-month course in just over six months — completing a Certificate III in Individual Support at the end of last year.

Completing a formal qualification has given Helen an increased level of confidence in her role.

Meet the finalists - reel 3 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Krystle Tokunai, Tokunai Hair: Being nominated means, I suppose, getting recognition for the work you put into the industry.

Mark Fletcher and Ursula Donnellan, Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster and Texture Coatings:Gains a lot of exposure to the community. It also raises the profile and gives us acknowledgement for the amount of training that the guys have participated in. I believe it gives us a step up when applying for jobs.

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Amanda Stock and Olav Groot, Norship:Being nominated is a great opportunity for us to be recognised.

Lawrence Grant, TAFE Queensland:I get some recognition for things that I’ve done. The other thing is, I don’t know if you have this on record or not, but back on 1979 I won an Apprentice of the Year in New South Wales. It’s nice to go full circle.

Kaitlyn Knight, Certificate III in Business:Huge honour. I’ve definitely had to work hard to get where I am today. The support that I’ve got from Council and all my colleagues, and all the rest of it, has just been phenomenal.

Harvey Phillips, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade:Gives me recognition for the last four years of hard work.

Felicity Reid, Diploma of Legal Services:I’m feeling very proud. I’m feeling very motivated. Also, I feel like encouraging others as well.

Keegan Nolan, Certificate III in Maritime Operations :Being nominated gives me the chance to show off my skills and who I am.

Helen Millen, Certificate III in Individual Support:Being nominated and being recognised for my achievements in my study has been a humbling experience.

MatayaVikionkorpi Bin-Garape, Certificate III in Business:I get to reflect on my past training, from six months to one year.

Junko Horinishi-Love, Certificate III in Individual Support:It’s been enjoyable, and so many people supported me.

Rachel Wolfe, Diploma of Visual Arts:It means, personally to me, that acknowledgement of the adversities that I have faced, and how I’ve overcome those adversities, and what I have achieved.

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Introduction - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

The Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year award recognises the outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed a traineeship in Queensland.

This award honours the late Bob Marshman — a former Director-General of the Department of Employment and Training, who was recognised as one of the foremost authorities on vocational education and training in Australia.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Gabrielle DoyleCertificate lll in Early Childhood Education and CareEmployer: Felica's Little Learners Family DaycareTraining provider: Kool Kids Training College

Finalist 2 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Jadzia Dalamaras Certificate III in BusinessEmployer: Sea SwiftTraining provider: Major Training Group

Finalist 3 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Kaitlyn KnightCertificate III in BusinessEmployer: Cairns Regional Council

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Training provider: Skill360 Australia

Winner - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Tropical North Queensland Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year is

Jadzia Dalamaras

Jadzia chose to undertake a traineeship to improve her employment opportunities, and lay the foundations for a successful career in a corporate environment.

Completing her Certificate III in Business allowed Jadzia to develop an understanding of how businesses are run.

She believes her training has improved her quality of work day-to-day, as well as the way she conducts herself in her personal life.

Introduction - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

The prestigious Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed an apprenticeship in Queensland.

This award is named after the late Harry Hauenschild who was Commissioner for Training in Queensland from 1990 to 2000. Harry was an icon of trade training and was a tireless advocate for vocational education and training in Queensland.

The finalists are:

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Finalist 1 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Harvey PhillipsCertificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeEmployer and training provider: Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited

Finalist 2 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Lazar AngelkovskiCertificate III in Fire ProtectionEmployer: EndFire Engineering ServicesTraining provider: Fire Industry Training

Finalist 3 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Reece Zamiak Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianHost employer: Rio Tinto Limited - Weipa Operations AluminiumGroup training organisation: MRAEL GroupTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Winner - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Tropical North Queensland Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year is

Harvey Phillips

Between family connections to the trade and his farming background, completing a heavy machinery apprenticeship seemed almost inevitable for Harvey Phillips.

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Harvey's apprenticeship pushed him out of his comfort zone, physically and mentally, forcing him to learn new skills, away from his family and home.

However, it has also provided him with a qualification that he believes will take him anywhere in the world.

Minister’s congratulations and close[Pre-recorded message from the Minister plays]

Congratulations to all the regional finalists and the winners. This is absolutely amazing.

You have done so well. And of all of the stories I've heard, of the things everyone has done even to get to the regional finals, what an amazing competition. And to have come this far is just a huge achievement. We need to be really shining a light on the power of skills and what it can do to change people's lives.

So now, I'm really looking forward to seeing people at the gala event in September, in Brisbane. It's going to be a great night to celebrate. Well done, a huge congratulations, and please know how proud we all are of you.

Closing remarks

Host: Thank you Minister Farmer.

This closes the 2021 Tropical North Queensland regional final of the Queensland Training Awards.

Once again, congratulations to our 2021 finalists and winners — you should be very proud of your achievements.

Category winners will now represent the region at the state final in Brisbane.

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Follow us on Facebook at Skills for Queensland for finalist and winner profiles, and more exciting award news.

And stay tuned for details on how to secure a seat at September’s State Gala event.

Congratulations all and good luck.

Closing reel – skills power showcaseAnimated slide voice over

Amanda Stock and Olav Groot, Norship:The Power of skills is all about the future, it’s about your own development, and it’s about contributing to a better Australia.@

Greg Hamill, GMH Solutions: The power of skills is giving people the empowerment by providing them knowledge about the industries that they’re working within, which empowers them to do whatever they want in their lives.

Mark Fletcher and Ursula Donellan, Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster and Texture Coatings:The power of skills, to me, is investing in the stuff to give them the opportunity to further their skillset, and obviously make the company a lot more employable.

Helen Millen, Cert III in Individual Support:The power of skills means gaining confidence and becoming empowered.

Lawrence Grant, TAFE Qld:My skills power is engaging with students.

Rachel Wolfe, Diploma if Visual Arts:

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My skills power is finding my passion and living my dream.

Teerapoom Butjant, Cert III in Construction:My skills power in building by hand.

Mataya Vikionkorpi-Bin-Garape, Cert III in Business:My skills power in organisation.

Junko Horinishi-Love, Cert III in Individual Support:Helping up people with compassion.

Jadzia Dalamaras, Cert III in Business:Delivering excellent customer service through empathy and professionalism.

Kaitlyn Knight, Cert III in Business:Networking within the community.

Harvey Phillips, Cert III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade:Being mechanically-minded, and verry hands on.

Lazar Angelkovski, Cert III in Fire Protection:Fault finding and rectifying problems.

Keegan Nolan, Cert III in Maritime OperationsMy skills power is educating people on the reef and the Aboriginal culture that surrounds it.

End slide 1 – QTA logo[Static slide with music]

End slide 2 Coat of Arms[Static slide with music]

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