Skillset Limited celebrated a huge milestone at the iconic Flannery Centre in Bathurst recently by holding its ’35 Years Strong” Gala Awards dinner.
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Central West Lachlan Landcare (CWLL) were acknowledged for their partnership undertaking with the Green Army Programme and were presented with the Skillset Environment Partnership Award, which was accepted by Landcare Coordinator, Marg Applebee.
Marg was thrilled to accept the Award on behalf of CWLL and acknowledged the on-ground works that had been achieved in the Parkes and Forbes Shires through the partnership and also recognised the important role that the programme played in the lives of so many young people in setting them up for a productive role in the workforce.
This year, Skillset celebrated its 35th year of operations which has seen thousands of young lives in our regions changed and supported through pivotal moments in their careers as they embark on apprenticeships, traineeships or just taking those first steps in their career. Skillset are proud to have supported over 6,000 apprentices and trainees to completion across central west and western NSW.
This milestone was celebrated in conjunction with our annual awards ceremony which celebrates the outstanding young talent in all facets of our business. From apprentices and trainees of our Workforce business unit, to prominent young achievers in the Green Army program of our Environment Unit, and outstanding community volunteer support for our Education unit, just to name a few.
Skillset was established in 1982 by Bathurst, Orange, Blayney, Parkes, Lithgow and Dubbo Councils and Chambers of Commerce, to help regional businesses by supplying them with apprentices. Central West Group Apprentices, as it was then known, employed one staff member and just 22 apprentices in the first year of operation.
Since then Skillset has developed three major business units to answer the calling to service more than just apprentices, but to educate and empower our local communities and even to support disengaged youth to transition back to school, training or the workforce. Skillset has achieved this over the years by introducing our diverse business units and programs to achieve this goal: Skillset Senior College, Skillset Workforce Recruitment, Skills and Engagement and Skillset Environment Land Works. Skillset are currently providing jobs and skills to over 400 employees.
Skillset Chair David Cooke said it was an important milestone for the organisation and a great opportunity to recognise so many who have contributed. “This is just a such a fitting grand finale for our 35 Years Strong anniversary year. To be celebrating the individuals, businesses and organisations who have made outstanding achievements or contributions is very special. It is a privilege to be in a position to have such a positive impact on both people’s lives and the organisations we work with, and we look forward to continuing our important work for another 35 years.”
Skillset CEO Craig Randazzo paid tribute to the staff, and credited them and the innovative range of services for the organisation’s longevity and success “Just tonight we have launched the Skillset Workforce 2017 Pledge250 Jobs Campaign, and the Skillset Environment Land Works Service, as well as celebrating our first year of Year 12 students at Skillset Senior College, and Skills4Trade and Youth Connect Programs. You can’t do this without staff who are willing to embrace innovation, and are committed to delivering excellence in everything they do. We are very much the sum of our parts and I thank each and every one of them for their passion and hard work.”
Central West Lachlan Landcare (CWLL) were acknowledged for their partnership undertaking with the Green Army Programme and were presented with the Skillset Environment Partnership Award, which was accepted by Landcare Coordinator, Marg Applebee.
Marg was thrilled to accept the Award on behalf of CWLL and acknowledged the on-ground works that had been achieved in the Parkes and Forbes Shires through the partnership and also recognised the important role that the programme played in the lives of so many young people in setting them up for a productive role in the workforce.