Principal partner
Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and GAN Australia
The Victorian Training Awards gratefully acknowledge the support of our 2025 Principal Partner the Apprenticeship Employment Network(opens in a new window) (AEN) and the Global Apprenticeship Network(opens in a new window) (GAN Australia). Both have had a long partnership with the Victorian Government and the Victorian Training Awards.
Over the past 31 years, members have employed and supported more than 180,000 apprentices and trainees in a wide range of industries across regional and metropolitan Victoria – outcomes that could not be achieved without a strong VET system.
Major sponsors
Proud sponsor of the Apprentice of the Year Award
Westvic Staffing Solutions(opens in a new window) is proud to be part of the Victorian Training Awards. As an employment, training and educational specialist they are passionate about helping people reach their career goals, and the organisation has supported more than 14,000 trainees and apprentices in beginning their career journey since its inception 3 decades ago.
Westvic Staffing Solutions recognises the importance of acknowledging successful vocational education and training journeys. In doing so, they are delighted to partner with government as a sponsor of the 2025 Victorian Training Awards.
Proud sponsor of the School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year and Small Employer of the Year Awards
MEGT(opens in a new window) is an Australian not-for-profit business that has supported employers, apprentices, and trainees since 1982. MEGT’s free services include:
- sign-up and registration of apprentices and trainees
- assistance with government financial incentives
- processing of training contracts and incentive claim forms
- online job boards
- employer and job seeker toolkits
- online access to apprentice and trainee records
- ongoing contact and support.
With a dedicated local presence in every state, there’s an MEGT office near you.
Proud sponsor of the Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award
Victoria’s VET Development Centre(opens in a new window) (VDC) provides continuous professional learning to all teaching and non-teaching staff in the VET Sector. Since 2012, VDC has provided 4000+ programs and events to over 100,000 attendees. There are no membership fees to access VDC services.
VDC Professional Learning Programs offer an extensive range of in person, online and hybrid continuing professional learning for the VET and Adult Learning Workforce. Sessions include highly engaging and interactive webinars, half and full day workshops, self-paced eLearns and special activities such the Australian VET Sustainability Fellowship, VDC News, the VET National Teaching & Learning Conference, World Teachers’ Day webinar and free Thought Leadership webinars throughout the year.
Proud sponsor of the Employer Award for Apprenticeship Development
Metro Trains(opens in a new window) is the operator of Melbourne’s metropolitan train network, moving people seven days a week with 239 six/seven-carriage trains across 16 lines, 222 stations and 998 kilometres of track.
With more than 7,000 employees across diverse locations - including frontline train drivers, signallers, station staff and corporate office workers - Metro staff deliver safe, reliable train services and an exceptional passenger experience for all Victorians and visitors to Melbourne. They strive to represent the community they serve and are proud to have one of the largest groups of female drivers in the world.
Metro also maintains and renews the railway network to ensure assets are safe and operate reliably, and partners with the Victorian Government to deliver city-shaping projects and build Melbourne’s railway of the future.Proud sponsor of the Inclusive Training Provider of the Year
BUSY At Work(opens in a new window) is an established and trusted not for profit organisation providing career opportunities to job seekers and students through apprenticeship, employment and education support programs. Their Apprenticeship Community provides advice and support tailored to the needs of employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship lifecycle – from pre-commencement to completion.
Proud sponsor of Vocational Student of the Year Award
TAFE Victoria(opens in a new window) represents a network of 16 leading training providers, including 12 TAFE institutes and 4 dual-sector universities, with campuses at over 80 locations across the state.
The Victorian Government’s Free TAFE program gives Victorians access to more than 80 Free TAFE qualifications and short courses without the cost of tuition fees, even if they already hold a VET qualification or degree.
A qualification from TAFE can provide a change in career direction and open doors to new job prospects.
General Sponsors
Proud general sponsor of Victorian Training Awards
NECA - the National Electrical and Communications Association - is a peak industry body representing the interests of over 6,500 electrical and communications contracting businesses across Australia.
NECA Education & Careers(opens in a new window) provides training to the electrical industry and employment opportunities for trainees and electrical apprentices as a not-for-profit organisation owned by NECA. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), NECA Education & Careers has offered qualifications and short courses for electricians at each stage of their career from the Pre-Apprenticeship onwards, for over 30 years.
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