- To reduce the skills shortage in the New England Northwest.
- To encourage and assist skills development and training in the greater northern region of NSW.
- The Greater Northern Skills Development Group Inc is an independent not for profit association established to encourage and assist skills development within the New England and Northwest Its key objective is to promote skills development and training support industry and community and develop communication strategies.
2011 NSW TRAINING AWARDS - BEST EVER RESULT FOR NEW ENGLAND FINALISTS!!!
New England has a record seven State Finalists in the 2011 Awards. Our State Finalists are:
Apprentice of the Year - Ainlsey Smith - Certificate III in Hairdressing - Employed by Illegal Lengths in Hair in Tamworth

Trainee of the Year - Rachel Jeffrey - Certificate III in Business Administration
School Based Apprentice of the Year - Benjamin Tarbert - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician - Employed by Hartley's Electrical in Tamworth
Aboriginal & torres Strait Student of the Year - Geoffrey Suey - Diploma of Community Services - Employed by Centacare New England
VET in Schools Excellence Award - The Armidale School
Large Employer of the Year - Challenge Disability Services
Large RTO of the Year - TAFE New England Institute
ANZ is again looking to attract suitable candidates to undertake School Based Traineeships, commencing in December this year. Further information about these traineeships is on the Advertised Positions for School Based Traineeships Tab.
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