Celebrating the achievements of the Territory’s apprentices and trainees
The Territory Government is getting Territorians work ready as we continue to grow our economy to $40 billion by 2030.
There were more than 3,600 apprentices and trainees in-training in the Territory, as of January 2024.
The achievements of trainees and apprentices will be celebrated at the Northern Territory Training Awards. Nominations are now open.
The Awards, now in their 69th year, celebrate the achievements of Territorians in the vocational education and training (VET) sector and recognise the outstanding contribution made by our local businesses, training organisations, apprentices, trainees, trainers and students.
Retaining our apprentices and trainees is integral to ensuring the Territory maintains a skilled workforce that meets current and future needs of Territory employers and industry.
Training is a critical element in meeting the Territory’s present and future workforce needs, ensuring we maximise all of the opportunities before us at present and grow our economy.
The awards recognise the best and brightest in the VET sector across a variety of categories for individuals and businesses as noted below.
Individual categories:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
- School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- VET in Schools Student of the Year
- VET Teacher / Trainer of the Year
- Vocational Student of the Year
Business categories:
- Industry Collaboration of the Year
- Large Employer of the Year
- Large Training Provider of the Year
- Small Employer of the Year
- Small Training Provider of the Year
Last year’s finalists represented a wide range of industries including health, conservation, electro technology, mechanical, mining, beauty services, cookery, fitness, early childhood, business and IT.
Winners will be announced at the gala awards dinner on Saturday 31 August in Darwin, with eligible category winners progressing to the Australian Training Awards.
Nominations close midday ACST Friday 17 May.
For more information on NT Training Awards.
