Victorian Group Training Co News

April 5, 2017
Sanitising your social media: A guide for Job Hunters (and the currently employed)
Party photos on social media (a little messy perhaps?), whether you’re looking for high corporate level employment, or want to commence an apprenticeship and start your career, how you appear on social media, what you post, what you follow etc,...
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April 5, 2017
Employee of the Month – April
Dom displays all of the attributes we look for in our apprentices and trainees, which has helped him to develop the necessary skills along the way. Dom was recently nominated by the Gordon, and won best 2nd Year Apprentice in...
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March 27, 2017
VACC Outstanding Achievement Award – Jake Wallace
Last Monday night the 20th of March, VGTC apprentice Jake Wallace was awarded the VACC Outstanding Achievement for his work as a 1st Year apprentice in Auto and Marine Trimming Technology at Holmesglen TAFE. Unfortunately Jake couldn’t make it as...
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March 10, 2017
ANZ Colac – Luke Hillman Completion
Victorian Group Training Company would like to congratulate Luke Hillman on successfully completing his Cert III Financial Services Traineeships with ANZ Colac This 18 month Traineeship has been a fruitful one for Luke as he scooped up the traineeships...
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February 27, 2017
The Gordon Awards for Excellence
On Wednesday 22nd February, the Gordon Tafe held there annual Awards for Excellence at The Pier in Geelong. Victorian Group Training had 3 apprentices up for awards on the night. In the Constructing Futures Enterprises category for Best 1st Year...
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January 4, 2017
Employee of the Month – January
Stewart Ponton is our Employee of the Month for January 2017. Stewart started with us as a School-Based apprentice in July 2016, with Otway Automotive as his Host Employer. He is undertaking the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical...
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December 21, 2016
6 Things To Do Before Starting Your New Job
Will my work colleagues like me, do I need to get a bus then a train to get there on time, what am I going to wear!? The truth is some of these stresses can be eliminated by making sure...
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December 13, 2016
Employee of the Month – December
Darcy has been a Gap Year Trainee studying Certificate III in Education Support at Colac West Primary School in 2016. Darcy has excelled in all facets of the traineeship including the traineeship bookwork, creating great relationships with students and teaching...
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November 3, 2016
Employee of the Month – November
Grace is currently undertaking a School-Based Traineeship at Colac Area Health with training 1 day per week and work placement each Friday. Grace attends Geelong Technical Education Centre where she is completing yr 12 VCAL. Grace is doing extremely well...
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October 27, 2016
Runner up at South West TAFE Trades Awards
Congratulations to Chelsea Pope who won Runner Up Best 2nd Year Apprentice at the South West TAFE Trades Awards (26/10). Chelsea is studying Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) and is Hosted to Fonterra Cobden. This is the second award in...
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We would like to congratulate Maddison Curnuck on successfully completing her Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with host employer Geelong Foot Clinic

This is Maddi’s second qualification completed in just two years, and it has already greatly enhanced her skills and the support she provides to clients every day.

A huge thank you to Lisa and the entire Geelong Foot Clinic team for their ongoing support of Maddi throughout her traineeship.
Maddi will continue working at Geelong Foot Clinic and has also decided to pursue a career in podiatry, inspired by her experience working in the industry over the past two years as part of the administration team. 👏

Well done, Maddi

If you would like a career like Maddi, please contact the head office on 1300 158 100.

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We would like to congratulate Delilah Keam on successfully completing her Certificate III in Dental Assisting with host employer Geelong Family Dental Care.

Throughout her traineeship, Delilah has developed strong skills in chairside assisting, patient care, and supporting the dental team to deliver high-quality treatment in a busy clinical environment.

A huge thank you to Dr Beng, Dr Su, Alana and the entire Geelong Family Dental Care team for their ongoing support of Delilah throughout her traineeship.
Delilah will continue working at Geelong Family Dental Care in 2026. We wish you all the best! 👏

Well done, Delilah!

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The Victorian Group Training offices will be closed from today, 24/12/2025 and will be re-open on 12/01/2026 at 9am

We wish all of our Apprentices, Trainees and Host Employers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Years, we look forward to working with you in 2026.

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We would like to congratulate all our Education Support Trainees throughout the Geelong region for completing their traineeships in 2025.

Pictured are;
Ella Johns – Hamlyn Views School
Rhys Smith & Chelsea Hirst – Torquay P-6 College
Madison O’Connor – Inverleigh Primary School
Caitlin Charles – Western Heights College
Dani Rhodes – Western Heights College
Macie Hepburn – Western Heights College
Saskia Wilden – Drysdale Primary School
Lauren Kelly & Kyan Murray – Northern Bay College
Liam Keating – Nelson Park School
Cooper Ward – Western Heights College
Drew Stocks – Western Heights College. Drew completed a Certificate III in Hospitality whilst working in the Western Heights College canteen.

Over the course of the year, our trainees have shown incredible growth, becoming valued members of their school communities.
Their enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to learning support have made a lasting impact, and we look forward to seeing all that they achieve in 2026 and beyond. 👏

We would like to thank the schools that participated in the program.
Your partnership makes these opportunities possible, and we are truly grateful for your continued support. 🙌

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We would like to congratulate all our Education Support Trainees throughout the Colac region for completing their traineeships in 2025.

Pictured are;
Clint Gibbs & Sienna Mallon – Trinity College Colac
Emily Davidson – Deans Marsh Primary School
Tom Armistead – Sacred Heart Primary School

Throughout the year, each trainee has made a meaningful contribution to their school community, demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting student learning. 👏

We wish them every success as they move forward into 2026 and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

We would like to thank the schools that participated in the program.
These trainees wouldn’t have the amazing opportunities they do without you.

We would like to thank the schools who partnered with us in this program.
Your support and mentorship provide these trainees with invaluable, real-world experience - and these opportunities would not be possible without you.

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