Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre take pride in highlighting our remarkable journey of success and recognition. Over the years, we have consistently excelled in various fields, earning prestigious awards and nurturing top-notch talent through our apprenticeship and training programs.
Outstanding Apprentices and Trainees
We take immense pride in the success and achievements of our apprentices and trainees. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed. We consistently have high-achieving individuals who excel in their respective fields and win training and achievement awards. Some of our recent accomplishments include:
We are proud to congratulate Diesel Featonby, who has been named School Based Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Bendigo Kangan TAFE Awards. Diesel began his journey with the Australian Industry Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre and our host company Tylden Equipment Sales in Kyneton in 2024 as a school‑based apprentice in welding and […]
We are proud to share that our ATC and host company Aggreko were recently shortlisted as a finalist in the Collaboration Award category at the AEN Victorian Awards. This recognition highlights the strength of our partnership with Aggreko and our shared commitment to building a skilled, inclusive workforce for the future.
Mechanical fitter apprentice Max Neagle, hosted to ARB Corporation, was named Apprentice of the Year at the Victorian 2025 Apprentice Training Awards, hosted by Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia at Melbourne Town Hall last week.
Sarah Hunn-Mozes was cheered on by family and our Apprentice and Trainee Centre (ATC) team when she was announced as the winner of the prestigious award at the Victorian 2025 Apprentice Training Awards, hosted by Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia at Melbourne Town Hall this week.
Gemma McCormick, our recently graduated electrical apprentice hosted to Aggreko, was applauded at the 2025 Apprentice Training Awards, hosted by Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia at Melbourne Town Hall last night.
Internal Awards and Good News Stories
When Landon needed a new host employer earlier this year, he made a brave decision that set him up for success. Moving from Whyalla in country South Australia to Adelaide—more than 400 kilometres away—he joined the Bianco Reinforcing maintenance team at their Gepps Cross site. At just 20, he took a huge step toward his future, securing local accommodation and settling quickly into a new city and workplace.
Griffing is a 2nd stage Mechanical Engineering apprentice hosted to HRL Technology group in Melbourne. This acknowledgment reflects the consistent high standards he brings to both his training and workplace each day.
Since commencing his apprenticeship back in 2024, Griffin has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and strong sense of responsibility across all aspects of his apprenticeship.
Michael has just progressed to the 4th-stage of his Mechanical Engineering apprentice with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) at their Northmead site in Sydney, where he works alongside a highly skilled team of engineers and electricians. Together, they maintain, install, and improve the complex bottling machinery that keeps production running smoothly.
Our Committment to Excellence
Our commitment to excellence goes beyond awards and accolades. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and challenging environment for our apprentices and trainees, helping them realise their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their respective industries. Our achievements and recognition are a testament to the hard work of both our apprentices and our entire team.
We are proud of our journey and are committed to continuing our pursuit of excellence in the future. Stay tuned for more updates, as we remain dedicated to fostering talent and making a positive impact in the industries we serve.
Our Apprentices and Trainees are encouraged to participate in activities that compliment their studies, as well as the companies they are hosted to.
Worldskills, Todays Skills Tomorrow’s Leaders are examples of programs that we promote and encourage apprentiecs and trainees to participate in to add personal growth and development skills to them acquiring the technical vocational skills through their apprenticeships and traineeships.