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Victorian Apprentice of the Year 2012 – Sevag Parseghian

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Congratulations to Sevag Parseghianwho has been named Apprentice of the Year at the 2012 Victorian Training Awards. Sevag was acknowledged for his outstanding performance and dedication throughout his apprenticeship. He completed a Cert III in Automotive Mechanic – Light Vehicle at Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE and was hosted by Mercedes-Benz Melbourne. Sevag worked on many.  He was extremely pleased to be the winner of such a prestigious award and thanked WPC Group and Mercedes-Benz Melbourne as his employers. Sevag is now in the running to win the National Apprentice of the Year award which will be named later in 2012. Mercedes Benz is constantly refining the environmental performance of their vehicles, working on alternative power trains, using new and more eco-friendly production processes and promoting the development of alternative fuels. Read more about the Road to Emission Free Mobility here.

 

Congratulations also to Stephanie Greene who was finalist in this year’s Victorian Trainee of the Year.  Stephanie recently completed her Cert III in Business at Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT), was employed by WPC Group with her host employer placement at the Department of Justice – Loddon Mallee Region.  Well done Stephanie.

By Green Skills, ago

Where can a Sustainability Focused Traineeship take You?

Brendon Murphy is a success story of his own making. Brendon completed a Certificate III in Water Supply Operations through Water Training Australia Pty Ltd as part of WPC Group’s trainee program. As a successful fire fighter and footballer, his passion and drive to constantly achieve excellence held him in good stead for a successful career in the making.

In 2010 Brendon was nominated for Trainee of the Year in the Today’s Skills, Tomorrow’s Leaders program. He was identified as being a highly capable and skilled trainee achieving the accolade of being awarded ‘Runner Up’ in this prestigious competition.

As a result of his excellent performance throughout his training and the work placement at Melbourne Water – Tarago Water Treatment Plant he was offered a permanent role as Water Supply Operations, Maroondah Team – Lead Operator.

Brendon has been included into the Greenskills Reference Group. Brendon has become a valuable contributor the program and he sits alongside a range of extremely experienced experts and Government representatives that provide leadership in Employment and Training for the Greenskills Program.

By Green Skills, ago

Researching Skills in 2013: Churchill Fellowship

WPC Group CEO Nicholas Wyman was presented with the 2012 Park Family Churchill Fellowship by The Governor of Victoria Alex Chernov recently.

Nicholas is particularly interested in the challenges companies face in finding and developing skilled employees.  Nicholas will be researching and reporting on youth unemployment and the transition between school and the world of work in Australia, Germany, France, the UK and the Netherlands. He also intends to see how these countries have embraced Sustainability in Apprenticeships and Traineships.  Other Churchill fellows for 2012 include Mr William Thomas who will investigate sustainability education and sustainability practice with emphasis on water, waste, energy and biodiversity – Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland.

By Green Skills, ago

Nicholas Wyman awarded Park Family Churchill Fellowship 2012

The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships known as ‘Churchill Fellowships’. Later this month, The  Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC will present the award at Government House. 

Nicholas’ research focus will be comparing and contrasting two mid range and two low range European Union Countries who face similar challenges to Australia. Nicholas is looking for a New Approach to Engaging Young Australians in Skilled Careers. Nicholas said ‘It’s through the generosity of The Park Family, who share a passion for the study of issues relating to vocational training that make fellowships like this available’. To find out more about the The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust please visits www.churchilltrust.com.au

By Green Skills, ago