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ESSINGTON SCHOOL

The Essington School once again demonstrated its leadership in academic excellence, with Year12 students achieving outstanding results in the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) in December 2024. Year after year, Essington students rise to the challenge, consistently ranking among the highest achievers in the...

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DANALA

Charles Darwin University’s striking new campus has been named Danala, the Larrakia name for the dillybag. And that’s appropriate – not just because Darwin is on Larrakia country but also because the traditional dillybag represents a place to house and store knowledge. Even though the new campus is primarily a place of learning,...

Education

SALTBUSH HERALDS NEW ERA IN JOBS

This simple yet profound idea drives Foundation 2 Future, a groundbreaking initiative that is empowering Aboriginal Territorians to move beyond welfare dependency and into meaningful, sustainable careers.  The innovative program, created by Saltbush Social Enterprises, an organisation founded by passionate Northern Territory...

Education

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOVE THE TERRITORY

“It’s so friendly and welcoming,” he says. “Everybody seems to know everybody else. It’s a very close-knit community.  “People are willing to give you a helping hand. I’ve made a lot of friends.”  He believes the Territory is an ideal place for international students because it is small, multicultural and accepting...

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STRENGTHENING THE TERRITORY WORKFORCE

ISACNT’S purpose is to increase industry capability and capacity across the Territory through workforce, skills and training.  Chief Executive Officer Amelia Nuku says: “ISACNT continues to work closely with all 19 industries across the Northern Territory to identify and address skill shortages and workforce...

Education

A TAFE IS BORN

The launch aligned with the Fee-Free TAFE Campaign, which played a key role in driving its rapid growth. Recognising the need for agility and responsiveness to industry demands, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive TAFE Michael Hamilton swiftly assembled a dedicated team to spearhead the transformative initiative. “We’re here to...

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BLAZING A TRAIL

Asinate Bradbury was named the Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year after leaving a career in finance to learn a trade. She has completed her Certificate III in Engineering and started a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology. She is also a strong advocate for the Territory’s vocational education and training sector....

Education

APPRENTICES THE WINNERS IN GTNT DEAL

Within the organisation is the NT’s largest group training organisation, the Institute of Skills and Training Australia, which was named Small Training Provider of the Year at the Australian Training Awards last year and most recently named as the NT's Apprentice Connect Provider. It also holds the Workforce Australia contract Intojobs,...

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DEDICATED TEAM

ISTA was named Small Provider of the Year at the NT Training Awards last year and then went on to collect the national title a few months later. The organisation won the Territory title again this year. Chief Executive Kathryn Stenson says the awards created “a sense of excitement and motivation” among team members. “This...

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GTNT GROUP AWARDS RECOGNISE CREAM OF THE NT CROP

Julian was one of 42 finalists vying for 11 awards and three commendations at the 2024 GTNT Group Awards ceremony on May 31. The awards celebrate the achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, supervisors and host businesses across the Territory. Julian completed his Electrical apprenticeship in December last year and is now out in...

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MOTOR TRADE SALUTES BEST

He was 35 – and absolutely delighted – when he was named Apprentice of the Year at the TIO Automotive Apprentice of the Year Awards in March. Kurt works at Ken Scott Services in Darwin. “The company took a bit of a risk taking me on at my age but it’s worked out well,” he says. Kurt was one of 22 winners at the TIO-sponsored...

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EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING RECOGNISED

Lilly Bright was born in Katherine District Hospital and now works there. “I like to tell people that I’ve come full circle,” she says. The allied health assistant was named School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 NT Training Awards. “It was a great experience,” she says. “I made so many useful connections.”...