NASSSA VET & Careers Awards 2024
Rhylee Lyon-Glenie, Lily Jarrett and Godswill Umeh
Winners of the 2024 NASSSA Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year Award
The 2024 NASSSA VET & Careers Awards evening was an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of VET students across our 12 secondary schools. Families, trainers and community members attended the auspicious occasion, encouraging students to continue to strive for excellence and reach their goals. An Acknowledgement of Country began the evening, presented by Kaurna Plains School students.
The prestigious NASSSA Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year Award has been won by three students this year. Each of these impressive students was first nominated for a Class Achievement and Commitment Award and subsequently won the Industry award associated with their course.
Paralowie R-12 School student, Rhylee Lyon-Glenie, is recognised and acknowledged as a mature and caring young man who will be a true asset to any future employer. Rhylee successfully completed Certificate ll in Electrotechnology (Career Start) in 2024, which was hosted at Paralowie R-12 School and delivered by PEER Education Employment & Training Ltd. The Electrotechnology Industry Award is sponsored by PEER and the NASSSA Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year Award is sponsored by LAI Group.
Lily Jarrett, a Craigmore High School student, has successfully completed the first year of Certificate ll in Automotive Servicing Technology in 2024, hosted by Playford International College. She is recognised and acknowledged for demonstrated diligence, dedication to her studies and excellent teamwork skills. The Automotive Industry Award is sponsored by Motor Trade Association and the NASSSA Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year Award, sponsored by LAI Group.
Salisbury High School student, Godswill Umeh, is the third winner of the NASSSA Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year Award. This award, along with the Construction Industry Award, is sponsored by Master Builders Association of Australia. Godswill successfully completed a Certificate ll in Construction Pathways and has shown a keen interest in the Construction Industry as a highly engaged learner, exhibiting strong leadership skills.
Congratulations to these brilliant young people!
Acknowledgement of Successful Projects
Parafield Gardens High School Integrated Learning, Nursing & Midwifery teacher with Northern Adelaide Health and Wellbeing Partnership mentors, Louise McGuire, Susan Dyer and Sarah Hill
Two projects this year, Year 9 Health Precinct Tours (nominated as a finalist for the Public Education Excellence in Collaborative Partnerships Award) and Year 12 Integrated Learning – Nursing and Midwifery (winner of the SA Health Premier's Award for Healthcare for Future Generations), have showcased the significant value of collaboration between NASSSA and the Northern Adelaide Health and Wellbeing Partnership.
Louise McGuire (Acting Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery), Susan Dyer, (Acting Director of Nursing Midwifery – Professional Practice) and Sarah Hill (Acting Nursing Director) as part of and on behalf the mentoring team, were presented with certificates of appreciation for their outstanding contribution to the project, providing authentic learning opportunities for students and a rich experience for mentors.
William Brown, recipient of the NASSSA School-based Apprentice of the Year Award
Other major award winners include NASSSA School-based Apprentice of the Year, William Brown, who is working as an apprentice Engineer at Ahrns Handling Equipment Pty Ltd. This award was generously sponsored by Mas National.
Other major award winners include:
Kayla Johnson, the NASSSA Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander VET Learner of the Year, completed their Certificate II in Salon Assistant this year. She has consistently shown commitment to her school and course studies and developed great skills, paving the way for a promising future.
Kayla Johnson, recipient of the NASSSA Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander VET Student of the Year Award
The NASSSA VET Success Through Adversity Acknowledgement was presented to Amelia Ford, Daniel Hudson, Mohammad Nazari, Mary Slater, Mike Slade and Charlee Howell-Simpson (absent were Summer Brown, Bella Cleary and Mexhid Paloja). Students who received this acknowledgement were successful in their VET learning, despite encountering difficult circumstances outside of school life. NASSSA Director, Penny Chancellor commented, ‘These students possess exceptional character, are inspiring and tenacious. They will be our future changemakers. They’ve shown such strength of character and commitment …’
Industry Award winners were:
| Lily Jarrett completing Certificate ll in Automotive Servicing Technology |
| Ethan Cluse completing Certificate ll in Construction Pathways |
| Xander Jefferson-Ellard completing Certificate ll in Construction Pathways |
| Godswill Umeh completing Certificate ll in Construction Pathways |
| Thomas Cooper completing Stackable Advanced Carpentry Safety Skills |
| Nathan Petrie completing Certificate ll in Plumbing |
| Nikki Thompson completing Certificate ll in Salon Assistant |
| Angel-Rose Masters-Cartledge completing Certificate ll in Food Processing (Bakery focus) |
| Rhylee Lyon-Glenie completing Certificate ll in Electrotechnology (Career Start) |
| Madison Schrader completing Certificate lll in Early Childhood Education and Care |
| Kayne Marshall completing Certificate ll in Engineering |
| Kenice Vine completing Certificate lll in Information Technology |
| Angel McCormick completing Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance |
| Annie Kaur completing Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance |
Congratulations, to all Award recipients!
Special thanks to our generous Award sponsors:
GOLD
SYC Ltd
LAI Group
Australian Child Care Career Options
TAFE SA
City of Playford
Master Builders Association of SA
SILVER
Adelaide Training & Employment Centre
Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Adelaide Institute of Business & Technology
PEER Education Employment & Training Ltd
Northern Adelaide Health & Wellbeing Partnership
BRONZE
Aimpoint RPL Pty Ltd
Baking Association of Australia
Connect 'n' Grow
Motor Trades Association
