Canberra's vocational education and training (VET) sector was recognised at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night, with a local student and Canberra training program recognised for their leadership, inclusion and excellence.
Shane Vincent, the ACT's Vocational Student of the Year, has been recognised nationally as Runner-Up for Australia's Vocational Student of the Year, celebrating his exceptional dedication to mental health advocacy and vocational learning.
After initially considering an academic pathway in psychology, Shane opted for a vocational pathway that gave him the purpose and practical skills he needed to make an impact in his community.
The ACT Industry Collaboration of the Year, the Wodens Monaro Highway Civil Taster Program, earned Silver in the national Industry Collaboration Award. This recognition highlights its vital work supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and disadvantaged individuals connected to the Alexander Maconochie Centre to gain skills and secure employment. Every graduate has received a job offer, creating life-changing opportunities.
The ACT winners and finalists become ambassadors for the strength and excellence of the ACT's vocational education and training sector.
