Group Training Awards

Mitchell Gregory

Mitchell Gregory is an exceptional trainee who’s involved in the the Defence Industry Pathways Program. Recently, Mitchell was selected to participate in an exclusive event at HMAS Stirling, where he was given a unique opportunity to engage with high-level government and defence industry dignitaries. Mitchell's professionalism, curiosity, and engagement during this prestigious event truly set him apart as a leader among his peers. His impressive dedication has not gone unnoticed, as he was selected by a host employer to undertake his first work placement rotation within the program.

Congratulations Mitchell!

Daniel Pelham

Daniel Pelham’s performance while undertaking his Certificate III in Electrotechnology program has been outstanding. MEGT Industry Employment Consultant Tara Bain was proud to nominate him for the Apprentice of the Month award, praising his commitment to his apprenticeship and host employer, RENTECA, QLD. “Dan throws himself into every task with enthusiasm. His quality of work, dedication, passion, and eagerness to learn inspires his whole team”, Tara said. Dan’s positive attitude is an inspiration and role model for his fellow apprentices, which in turn boosts spirits within the whole workforce. He was particularly inspiring during the challenging pandemic, during which he continued to achieve his training goals with a focus on safety.

Congratulations Daniel!

Paul Clements

Paul Clements repairs, services and modifies trucks and booms used by arborists across South Australia as he undertakes a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology. His focus is always on safety and continuous improvement, as he works to elevate his skills and deliver top-quality equipment on behalf of his host employer, Active Tress Services. Paul is a pleasure to be around with his cheerful attitude, while his hard work is obvious via several positive client reports about his willingness to put in extra hours, even after his long TAFE classes.

Congratulations Paul, it’s great to see such bright young talent entering the industry.

Sophie Lindsay

Sophie Lindsay, who is currently completing her Certificate III in Business through MEGT in Victoria, has impressed everyone with her dedication and enthusiasm. From the moment she joined our team, Sophie showcased an exceptional ability to grasp new concepts quickly. Her telephone skills are particularly noteworthy, handling challenging calls with professionalism and a friendly demeanor. Sophie's positive attitude and charming personality have made her an invaluable team member. We are confident that her commitment will lead her to great success in the future.

Thank you, Sophie, for your hard work and dedication.

Daniel Bulman

Daniel Bulman, currently pursuing a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter) in Western Australia, has been recognized for his unwavering dedication to learning and safety. His proactive approach and attention to procedures have earned him praise from both coordinators and Chevron site supervisors. Daniel's enthusiasm for learning about complex equipment like Gas Turbine overhauls has accelerated his growth and made him a standout apprentice.

Great job, Daniel!

Ashlee Peet

Ashlee Peet, a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations trainee at Chevron in Western Australia, has shown remarkable courage in prioritizing her mental health. By sharing her experiences and receiving support, Ashlee has overcome challenges and excelled in her role. Her openness has inspired meaningful conversations about mental health among her peers, highlighting the importance of well-being in professional success.

Well done, Ashlee!

Cory Simpson

Cory Simpson, completing a Certificate III in Business from Footprints Queensland, is a shining example of perseverance and dedication. Despite challenges related to high functioning autism and legal blindness, Cory has excelled at work. His oversight of the IT Project for the Mental Health Medicare and IT Cyber Security Breach Teams has been particularly noteworthy. Footprints has offered Cory a permanent position following his traineeship, recognizing his outstanding contributions.

Congratulations Cory!

Ty Kloosterman

Ty Kloosterman, engaged in a dynamic rotation at a Secondary High School, has impressed with his ability to convert complex technology jargon into clear instructions. His recent initiative of designing and 3D printing customizable name stands for staff members has enhanced communication between students and teachers. Ty's troubleshooting skills have also led to successful software updates, showcasing his growth and problem-solving abilities.

Well done, Ty!

Joshua Maurici

MEGT celebrates Josh Maurici, an exceptional onsite technician at Serco Villawood. His commitment to resolving technical issues promptly has enhanced operations and minimized disruptions. Josh's effective coordination with the Facilities Management Team has streamlined processes and fostered a seamless working environment. His contributions have significantly boosted the team's productivity, making him an invaluable member of the Villawood team.

Thank you, Josh, for your hard work and dedication!

Norton Crowther

Norton Crowther, a Certificate III in Engineering apprentice, has consistently demonstrated exceptional work ethic and commitment. His 'safety first' mindset and proactive approach have earned him high praise from his supervisor. Norton's dedication to his education at TAFE and his ability to integrate theory with practical skills have made him a standout apprentice.

Congratulations Norton!

Billy Robinson

Billy Robinson, a second-year Electronics & Communications apprentice, has demonstrated a proactive and dedicated approach to his work. His quick thinking during a complex troubleshooting session saved his organization over $100,000, showcasing his innovative mindset. Billy's contributions have made a remarkable impact within his team, earning him respect and admiration from his colleagues.

Keep up the amazing work, Billy!

Jacob Drake

Jacob Drake has received exceptional feedback for his engagement and maturity during his studies at TAFE. His punctuality, proactivity, and eagerness to learn during his work placement at PROK have impressed his supervisor. Jacob's adaptability and teamwork skills have made him a standout in his role, earning him well-deserved recognition.

Well done Jacob!

Keelan Lowry

Keelan, a standout employee, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for his work. With an impressive track record of submitting high-quality projects, he has received five nominations for Student of the Month from his host organisation. His dedication to continuous improvement is evident in his willingness to take on challenging roles and seek help when needed. His manager and colleagues have praised his exceptional work ethic, saying that he is always looking for ways to improve business outcomes for his clients. Overall, Keelan's exceptional performance, commitment to growth, and outstanding attitude make him a shining example of what it means to be a top-notch employee.

Congratulations Keelan, keep up the great work!

Luke Mackay

Luke's quick thinking and initiative saved the day at a recent site shutdown. His supervisor, Shane Newport, praised Luke for his outstanding contribution to the team. When an Orica operator asked if a ¼ inch syngas instrument tube could be reconnected, Luke took the initiative to assess the tube and discovered a hidden cut that had gone unnoticed. He then organised the necessary gear to repair the tube without being asked, bending a new one to replace it. This critical repair prevented a potential syn gas fire, highlighting Luke's exceptional skills and dedication to his team.

Huge congratulations Luke!

Liam Carr

Liam Carr, a school-based trainee from Kimba, has made a significant impact on the school's support team and teachers. His remarkable initiative has brought new life to the maths lessons of Year 6 students, who were struggling to stay engaged. Using historical data from past NAPLAN tests, Liam created customised session plans to challenge the mathematically gifted students. By providing them with stimulating extensions, he successfully rekindled their passion for mathematics and boosted their confidence. This outstanding achievement is a testament to Liam's dedication to his role and his commitment to making a positive impact on the students he works with.

Well done Liam, you’re sure to have a bright future ahead!

Jessica Warner

Jessica Warner is a determined First Nations Woman who has purposed her dreams without being deterred by setbacks. She has recently completed a Business Administration traineeship and secured a permanent position with NAB in Roma. Overcoming challenges at work, she excelled in customer service but knew she needed to step out of her comfort zone for growth. Focused on her career at the bank, Jess boosted her self-confidence through feedback and goal setting. Jess was offered a full-time role as a Customer Advisor and will continue to thrive in her role.

Congratulations Jessica, keep up the great work!

Jess Haydon

Jess is a standout employee with great initiative and commitment. He approaches tasks methodically and safely, showing forward thinking and working above his level. Recently, Jess created a Program Logic Controller training board for our apprentices and trainees to practice fault-finding scenarios. He autonomously diagnosed faults in the substation, demonstrating technical prowess and a dedication to safety. Jess handles extra work with ease, asking questions to ensure tasks are done correctly. He collaborates well with colleagues and shows promise in complex task planning

Huge congratulations Jess!

Takeria Crosby-Woods

Takeria, a School Based Trainee in a regional South Australia, recently went above and beyond by organising a Dreamtime cultural art event for children at Port Pirie West Children's Centre. Despite only working one day per week, she showcased her artistic talent and shared traditional stories of the Nukuna People with 34 children. The feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive, with the host describing the experience as “magical”. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, and she is seen as a deserving winner of an award that will motivate her to continue pursuing her passion and achieve success in her traineeship.

Well done Takeria, you’re sure to have a bright future ahead!

Liam Howard

Throughout Liam's journey is his traineeship - he has gone from strength to strength. Whilst working with his Host Bunnings - Liam was offered to move into a secondment in the Cyber Security team - to which he has excelled. Liam has always been on top of his studies with coursework & maintained progress in his modules & also certification exams. Liam has successfully gained full-time conversion with Bunnings - which is an excellent testament to his work ethic. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside you seeing you grow & wish you all the best.

Congratulations Liam, keep up the great work!

Oliver Carrier

Oliver has recently commenced his 2nd year Hosted at Liftronics - Hemant. He has picked up a wealth of knowledge and experience within the service and modernisation team. Oliver's Exemplar profile is consistently up to date, receives competencies when attending TAFE and is always pleasant to chat with during our visits. He is very keen and eager to advance his skills not only within the electrical field but also in the mechanical side associated with working on escalators and lifts.

Well done Oliver! Keep moving forward!

Fletcher Sinclair

Meet Fletcher Sinclair a 1st Year Electrical Cabling Apprentice! Fletcher personifies what every employer wants in their apprentice he is positive, enthusiastic, has a team-first mentality, is safety conscious and is respectful. Todd Pavlou, (General Manager of Recruitment and Management Services) joined Jason Allen (MEGT Industry Employment Consultant) who visited Fletcher on a Pastoral Care visit and both left the site visit filled with energy, thanks to Fletcher's positive attitude. 

Well done Fletcher, you’re sure to have a bright future ahead!

Connor Mulholland

Connor has just been announced as the Student of the Month for December 2023, with RTO - ACCM, being "recognised for his immaculate coding, succinct answers and excellent knowledge displayed in his Programming with Javascript assessment, which forms part of his Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)". Student Advisor, Brett said "Well done on being recognised for your outstanding work in the JavaScript module. I agreed with my managers decision when I saw they had chosen you. All of your work has been exemplary, and I look forward to receiving more great work from you in the future". Connor is currently only 9 weeks into his MEGT Traineeship. There are many MEGT Trainees nominated each month for this award, however in 11 months of being a Field Officer for the MEGT Microsoft Program, this is my first trainee to win this award. With a background in retail since 15 years of age, Connor's work ethic, attention to detail and commitment is inspiring, making him a great role model for other trainees!

Congratulations Connor, it’s been fantastic watching you grow and learn throughout the experience!

Bradley Clark

Brad was recently awarded Honeywell's apprentice of the year. To have won this award Brad had to have demonstrated the following: For our graduates and apprentices to be eligible for this award, they must have demonstrated the following:

• Significant Accomplishments: Demonstrated high performance and outstanding achievements throughout 2023.
• Positive Impact: Made a positive impact on their work environment, team and or the customer.
• Innovation and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated innovation, critical thinking, or problem-solving skills or contributed to process improvement solutions.
• Commitment to Development: Exhibited a strong commitment to their own professional development.

Well done, Bradley, it’s great to see you kicking so many goals.

Jye Harvey

Jye has just started his second year in his Parks and Gardens apprenticeship this year and is an absolute superstar! At the beginning of Jye's apprenticeship, Jye was 17 and did not have his car license. Each morning Jye would get up super early and catch public transport to work - he was always on time and if there were ever any issues with a bus running late he would always communicate this with his supervisor. Jye never complained however his goal was to get his license. Jye is now 18 and passed his license in December congratulations Jye - no more public transport! At every MEGT site visit, Jye always attends with his completed JSA booklet. Jye is always friendly and proactive. Jye has also had to transition to another TAFE due to his previous RTO no longer offering his qualification. Jye has continued to stay up to date with his coursework despite the interferences. Jye is a pleasure to mentor.

Well done, Jye, you’re sure to have a bright future ahead!

Josh Kemp

Josh started his traineeship at the end of 2021, but after 18 months, began struggling with his coursework and fell behind. Our mentoring team worked closely with Josh, encouraging his progress and offering support when and where it was needed. It was at that point that he managed to achieve what our Industry Consultant Steph described as a '180-degree turnaround". Josh knuckled down, completely committed to his work and did the hard yards to catch up. Since then, Josh has gained full-time employment with his host employer, @Techtronic Industries Australia.

Congratulations Josh, it’s been fantastic watching you grow and learn throughout the experience!

Ryan Tesch

Ryan has been a hard worker throughout his Certificate III in Electrotechnology apprenticeship. Not only was he performing well both on the worksite and in the classroom, but Ryan always kept his TAFE eProfiling up to date and attended all his MEGT site visits despite a demanding workload. We’ve consistently received positive feedback from Ryan’s supervisors about his attention to safety issues, and that he’s always on the lookout to help others and get the job done! We’re told Ryan is one of the best apprentices Ventia QLD has ever had!

Well done, Ryan, it’s great to see you kicking so many goals.

Reuben McDonald

Last year, Reuben was in a motorbike accident and suffered significant injuries to his neck, fractured vertebrae and both internal and external bruising. Incredibly, Rueben managed to return to work in August last year at Boorondara Council and has since completed his Certificate III in Arboriculture. All this, in between regular case conferences, physiotherapy appointments and other medical follow-ups to gain back movement and strength. Reuben even managed to catch up on the coursework he’d missed, returning to TAFE and completing extra blocks to get back on track. Fast forward nine months, and he’s back to full capacity! His courage in the face of such adversity is inspiring, and his hard work proves nothing will be able to slow him down. .

Well done, Reuben, you’re sure to have a bright future ahead!

Emarli Jacka-Raymond

Emarli began her traineeship with the Department of Education in 2021, but unfortunately, her Registered Training Organisation (RTO) was unable to continue supporting her. As a result, she transferred to MEGT as part of the school-based traineeship project in May 2022. The disruption meant that Emarli couldn’t complete her traineeship before finishing year 12. Emarli’s tenacity and desire to gain the skills and experiences she needed saw her enroll as a year 13 student, to continue working and studying in the field of Community Services, and Aboriginal Support. Emarli has now completed her traineeship, and has been offered ongoing work with her host employer! As a First Nations trainee, she hopes to help support those following in her footsteps.

Congrats Emarli!

Zoe Luby

Zoe started with MEGT in March 2021, after completing an electrical/carpentry pre-apprenticeship. After her outstanding performance during the interview phase, Zoe was selected for the 2021 Lendlease intake. She is also completing a Certificate IV in Building and Construction at night school, while still undertaking her Certificate III in Carpentry. This passion and dedication were recently rewarded when Zoe won the Apprentice/Tradesperson of the Year at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Victoria Awards! Her employer told us: “Zoe has made a powerful impression with her competence, positive attitude, and skill and has embraced every opportunity. Her award win is a much-deserved one.”

Congrats Zoe! 

Gabily Cherain

Gabily began her tech journey via the MEGT Digital Skills Cadetship for Women, being placed with host employer Honeywell. She completed the program, which is an accelerated learning pathway for entry-level opportunities within ICT and for women looking to transfer existing skills. Gabily showed an exceptional appetite for learning, so was enrolled in a combined Certificate IV in Cyber Security/Diploma in Information Technology course. She told us: "I’m thrilled to be involved in different projects, which allows me to apply my skills in various contexts and expand my knowledge base. The diverse challenges keep me engaged, and I enjoy the collaborative environment that fosters continuous learning and growth."

Well done, Gabily.

Keegan Sherwood

Keegan was the first MEGT trainee to start an IT Traineeship with our client, Leap Consulting Pty Ltd. They told us that at 22 years old Keegan has become a valuable team member who always put his hand up to take on opportunities, most recently taking on the task of being the main onsite tech at this year’s Perth Royal Show! That’s a big responsibility, but Keegan was up to the task and took on the responsibility with great maturity, performing at a senior level! Keegan said "I had issues to start with when I was trying to make IT a career. Getting accepted for the traineeship helped open the door to an industry that often will only accept candidates with proven experience. Since then, I’ve been grateful for the many opportunities to improve my skills".

Congrats Keegan, enjoy your $100 prezzee voucher!

Kiet Cook

Kiet is completing his Certificate III in Industrial Electrical with Chevron and has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Onslow Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Awards! In his time as an apprentice, Kiet has demonstrated exceptional growth throughout his apprenticeship and has established himself as a trusted and valuable team member. This year he became a valued volunteer within the Onslow community, joining the NAIDOC working group, assisting with a community BBQ, and participating in the basketball competition where he won player of the match!

Keep kicking goals Kiet, we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Christine Douglas

Christine is completing her year 12 studies while experiencing vision impairment, but that isn’t slowing her down! Through MEGT and @microsoft she took on a school-based traineeship in Business Services. "I’ve learned new skills in technology and business, as well as how to operate in a workplace and how to manage my time," Christine says. She has hit the ground running at Microsoft, even running a peer-to-peer workshop with students experiencing various levels of disability on how to make Xbox controllers more adaptable. Developing job-ready skills is all part of the school-based apprentices and trainees (SBAT) experience and offers a world of opportunities for employers to help train the next generation.

We can’t wait to hear more about her success! Well done, Christine.