Briley Gibbs won 2020 CITB Industry Award and Runner-Up Apprentice of the Year 2020 at Riverland and Mallee Vocational Awards on Friday 12 February 2021.

Carpentry apprentice Briley Gibbs, centre of picture, wins Runner-Up Apprentice of the Year 2020 at the 2021 Riverland & Mallee Vocational Awards.

Also in the picture on the right is Briley's Host Employer, Ben Williams of Ben's Constructions, who has been a massive support and mentor for Briley throughout his apprenticeship.  Greg McLean, Statewide's SA Regional Manager (on the left in the picture) was rapt that Briley deservedly won Runner-Up for Apprentice of the Year.

Briley commenced his apprenticeship with Statewide as a school-based apprentice.

Ouside of work, Briley is also a high achiever - winning the 30hp standard class in the Riverland Dingy Derby with a close friend.

Graeme was hosted by respected employer SJ Cheesman for the term of his apprenticeship where he completed Certificate 3 in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) and progressed to Diploma. Graeme has gained a diverse range of mechanical engineering skills and experience and will continue to work at SJ Cheesman. We wish Graeme all the very best for the future.

Congratulations to Mitchell Grantham on completing his Carpentry apprenticeship on the 27th November, 2020.

Mitch was hosted by Northern Industries for the term of his apprenticeship where he gained a diverse range of skills in all aspects of building and construction.  Mitch will continue working with Northern Industries and we wish him all the very best for the future.

Congratulations to Jasmine, Abigail and Caitlin who this week completed their School Based Traineeships after two years at Red Cross offices in Port Pirie, Whyalla and Port Lincoln. Trainees have completed Certificate 3 in Business and supported the administration, finance and client support through daily operations and have all learnt valuable skills that they will take into the wider workforce.

Jasmine (pictured) said the best thing about the traineeship has been the skills she has learnt and all the people she has met.

4th Year Apprentice Jake Eadie, hosted to Proficient Fire Protection, has been announced as a finalist in the National Fire Industry Association Australia SA Apprentice Awards.

This Award is presented to a Fire Protection Apprentice enrolled at Fire Industry Training who has demonstrated a strong commitment to off-the-job studies as well as showing reliability, professionalism, autonomy and contingency management in their workplace.

Congratulations Jake on a well-deserved nomination.