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contentsDarwin Head Office

38 Woods StreetDarwin NT 0800

Phone 8980 0600

GPO Box 3245Darwin NT 0801

reception@gtnt.com.au

Katherine19 Second Street

Katherine NT 0850Phone 8965 1222

PO Box 2272Katherine NT 0851

reception@gtnt.com.au

Tennant CreekTraining Centre

65 Staunton StreetTennant Creek NT 0860

Phone 8955 6990

PO Box 8270Alice Springs NT 0871

reception@gtnt.com.au

Alice Springs19 Hartley Street

Alice Springs NT 0870Phone 8955 6900

PO Box 8270Alice Springs NT 0871

www.gtnt.com.au

1 The Leadup

2 An Exciting New Venture!

3 The Early Years

4 The Growth Period

5 Twenty Years Going Strong

6 25 Years of Partnership Success

7 Current GTNT Board Members

8 Chairmans Report / CEO Report

9 Mission,Vision Statements & Company Values

10 GTNT Organisational Charts/Divisions

11 GTNT Partnership Support

12 25 Years of Apprentice Achievements

14 National Support!

15 Management Reflections

16 GTNT Awards Presentations

1988

Feasibility study to establish Group Training Organisations (GTO) in the NT supported by NT and Commonwealth Governments.

• GTO’s being established around Australia supported by Commonwealth, State/Territory governments and ACTU.

• Decision made to establish 2 regionally based Not for Profit companies servicing the Top End and Central Australian Region.

The Leadup

1988

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1989 1990Top End Group Training (TEGT) commenced operations on May 8th as a not for profit organisation.

• TEGT commences with 7 apprentices and 1 staff member, Jenny Belfield.

• Board started with a $5000 dollar grant and operated out of a small office in Cavenagh Street.

• Inaugural TEGT Board members were:

Peter Tullgren

High Crawford

Frank Giavarra (NTTLC)

Geoff Raddatz

Dagmar Brautigum

Peter Brown (NT Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Mick McInerney (Commonwealth Govt)

Heather Prendergast (NT Govt)

Gus Cattenach (NT Govt)

An Exciting New Venture

1996

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1990The early years were tough, with many long hours and hard work by CEO, staff & the board.

• Part time office opened in Katherine with a strong focus on pastoral care.

GTNT had grown to 110 apprentices and 12 staff.

The Early Years

1996

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1999

2000

2002

2005

2008

TEGT won the contract for the New Apprenticeships Support Services (NASS).

• GTNT now had 14 staff and NASS had 6 staff.

• The Central Australian operation grew quickly increasing apprentice numbers.

Opened Nhulunbuy office to service the the Nabalco operation.

• The Company registered its new business name Group Training NT to reflect its NT wide focus.

• The Registered Training Organisation (RTO) commenced operation with 17 students. increasing apprentice numbers.

• School Based Apprenticeships (SBA) commenced with 12 in Alice Springs.

CEO Jenny Belfield resigned with Mike Harrison coming on board.

• GTNT Foundation commences - is a division of GTNT, an independent non-profit organisation made up of a small committee of Board members and GTNT staff.

Mick McInerney resigned as Chairman with Peter Carew taking over the role.

• Burridj Group Training collapses in Katherine and GTNT employs theses apprentices.

GTNT win the Australian Training Initiative award for its innovative training in the remote and rural areas of the NT.

The Growth Period

2009

2010

2011

2012

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Top End Group Training achieved 20 years of operation, employing 88 staff,

• 26 major contracts including the Australian Apprenticeships NT contract.

• Operations in Darwin, Australian Apprenticeship Centre, Katherine, Nhulunbuy & Alice Springs.

• Group Training NT now have apprentices and trainees in over 30 communities.

• 4 business divisions: Group Training, Australian Apprenticeship Centre, Training Centre and Local Community Partnership Provider.

• Dagmar Brautigam, a founding director retires from the board after 20 years.

Group Training NT undergoes a complete rebranding campaign across all divisions and locations.

Kathryn James appointed the new GTNT CEO.

• Australian Apprenticeship Support Services contract was granted to GTNT for a 3rd time.

Peter Carew resigned as Board Chair and Dr Don Zoellner was appointed.

The Growth Period

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Twenty Years and Going Strong

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Today

Today - 4 offices (Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek & Alice Springs).

• Over 80 staff, 400+ apprentices & over 220 host employers.

• Over 6000 apprenticeship commencements in that time.

• Officially recognised as the largest employer of apprentices in NT.

• Employer of Choice initiatives including WHS, tailored training and Indigenous strategies.

• Current course completion rate of 81%.

• LOCAL jobs contract providing sustainable training & employment opportunities through targeted NT Growth Towns.

• GTNT Foundation partnership between Skillset and GTNT - Voluntary Carbon Offset Project in Laclubar, Timor Leste.

Key People over the past 25 years include:

Mick McInerney: Founding Director/Board Chair for 17 years.

Jenny Belfield: First Manager and CEO for 13 years.

Dagmar Brautigum: Founding Director

Brian Hilder: Board member for over 20 years.

Dr Don Zoellner: Board member and current Chair for over 17 years.

Paul McConnell: 16 years’ service

Antony Yoffa: 10 years’ service as Central Australian Manager.

Mike Harrison: former CEO with 10 years’ service.

Peter Carew: Former Board Chair with over 5 years’ service.

25 Years of Partnership Success

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CURRENT GTNT BOARD25 Years of Partnership Success

building on a solid foundation

TIM STEWART General ManagerNortruss Building Supplies

DR DON ZOELLNERChair Vocational Education & Training

JACKIE MACLEANBusiness ManagerPlumbing Industry

TERRY LAWLER Executive Director Transport, Engineering and Automotive Training Advisory Council

MELISSA YATES SolicitorDeSilva Hebron

TERRY-ANN MANEY DirectorTraining Risk Solutions

“Recently, GTNT lost a valued member of our esteemed board. Brian Hilder passed away on July 27th, 2014. Brian held the position of GTNT Company Secretary and was a GTNT Director for 14 years. In 2013 Brian received The Apprentice Employment Network Award for his outstanding service to industry. He was a passionate Territorian who had lived in the NT for over 23 years and was an exceptionally generous volunteer who served on many community boards. A true gentleman, Brian was always quick to offer kind words of encouragement, have a joke and share a laugh; he was a great source of support for many people throughout the community as well as a passionate believer in the work that we do at GTNT. It is with the our heartfelt condolences that we bid you farewell Brian. You will long be remembered by your family here at GTNT.”

In Memory

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GTNT is an organisation built on our core values and commitment to our Community. We take pride in what we do at GTNT and strive to offer the best service to our clients, partners, employees and the community. 2014 marks our 25th anniversary as a group training organisation and this achievement would not have been possible without the support of our valued industry partners, employers, apprentices and trainees. Your commitment and dedication to working with us has allowed GTNT the opportunity to prosper over the past quarter of a century and we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude by saying thank you.

Over the past year, GTNT have met many challenges, but our resilient staff and their tireless efforts have overcome these challenges and enable our development as the leading group training organisation in the Northern Territory.

Our current employment and training programs going from strength to strength and some of our new initiatives are:

• In March 2014, GTNT joined forces with the Port Adelaide Football Clubs Power Community Ltd to assist with the delivery of their WillPOWER program to the Alice Springs and Tennant Creek regions.

• Engineering Program - partnership with GNTT, CDU and the Northern Territory Department of Business (briefly explain please)

• Katherine Engineering and Automotive Program – partnership with GTNT, KMSA, CDU, Northern Territory Department of Business

These programs showcase the outstanding results that can be achieved when true public and private enterprise partnerships are formed.

More recently, GTNT partnered with Group Training Australia to provide the Australian Government VTEC initiative assisting Indigenous job seekers and supporting them in sustainable into employment pathways.

GTNT are planning for the future by introducing our new business plan; this plan provides a clear direction of our company for the immediate future and provides a solid foundation for GTNT to build upon. Our four main goals of Growth, Social Responsibility, Sustainability and being an Employer of Choice, serves as a focal point to the new plan and will help guide GTNT on our way to future prosperity.

In reflecting upon the evolution from Top End Group Training to GTNT that has taken place over the past quarter of a century, one characteristic stands out as a consistent feature of the organisation. This is the strong commitment of a volunteer community-based Board of Directors and a very dedicated group of staff who wish to make the Northern Territory a better place by assisting businesses to employ productive staff by ensuring that individuals obtain the skills and knowledge required by the labour market. One other enduring feature has been the confusion that is associated with the very name ‘Group Training’ – what does it mean and what does it represent?

So-called group schemes were introduced into the Northern Territory in the 1980s by the Master Builders Association to ensure ongoing employment of apprentices who could potentially work with more than one company and on multiple construction sites to ensure the completion of a well-rounded apprenticeship. As a result of Federal Government support, two predecessor organisations to the current GTNT were established in the late 1980s - one in the Top End and the other Central Australia. In response to the financial advantages of larger economies of scale these two Group Training companies came together in the late 1990s and early in this century, the apprentices of Burridj Group Training in Katherine also came into the company structure.

The governance structures of the company have also grown and changed with the times. The initial Board structure was a bit like Noah’s Ark with two of everything including employer groups, unions, Australian Government officials and Northern Territory Government representatives amongst the membership of a large board. As the company grew and

found new activities to meet community requirements and to achieve financial stability, the Board has transformed to a skills-based membership of just seven members. However, each of the members have always given freely of their time, knowledge and skills because they believe in the development of skills and knowledge that has a useful purpose in our society. The Board members have also sought to increase their own skills and knowledge in the development of this not-for-profit company through membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and participation in the wide variety of training opportunities that are offered by that organisation.

In addition to the original intention of employing apprentices/trainees and then placing them with host employers and training organisations in order to complete a full apprenticeship, the company has moved into the provision of apprenticeship services on behalf of the Australian and Northern Territory Governments through the Apprenticeship Centre and its various incarnations over the past decade. The provision of a limited range of relevant training and a focus on school-based programs has also been strongly supported by the company over the years. In order to ensure that sight is not lost of our public purpose, the Board also established the Foundation to support the promotion of skills and productivity enhancement as well as knowledge about the training system itself through programs aimed at secondary school teachers and experiences for students such as Try-a-Trade.

As with all organisations, the circumstances and labour imperatives that led to the establishment of Group Training in the Northern Territory have changed over the past 25

years. The Board and staff of GTNT are constantly examining new ways to support employers to meet their requirements for workforce development and increased productivity. GTNT is working in areas such as environmental sustainability which flows straight to the bottom line, work health and safety responsiveness, Indigenous employment programs and increasing the number of apprentices and trainees who are able to contribute to future development of Northern Australia.

Finally I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work put in by GTNT staff right across the Northern Territory over these many years. The various Board members have also made a very generous donation of their time and knowledge to support this community-based organisation and position it to still be doing good things for Territorians over the next 25 years.

Dr Don Zoellner

Board Chair

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Dr Don Zoellner

CEO’S REPORT Kathryn James

The immediate effects of this new plan can already be seen with our current projects and developments. In November 2014, GTNT will be unveiling a new partnership with Shell Prelude, the NTG and CDU as part of the Prelude to the Future project geared toward offering disadvantaged students the opportunity to secure apprenticeships in the Energy and Resource sector. GTNT have also began increasing the Labour Hire branch of the company and will be rolling out a new media campaign directed at increasing our presence across social media platforms. The future is now and we here at GTNT are proud to be a part of creating Territory futures.

On behalf of the GTNT family, I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with us over the past 25 years; without your efforts and support GTNT would not be the strong, vibrant company that it is today. As we celebrate our past, we are also looking towards tomorrow, so that GTNT will continue to inspiring people through training and employment to secure our Territory future.

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GTNT Strategic Direction 2014/15

Our Focus“To become an Employer of Choice for staff, trainees and host employers”.

Our VisionGTNT creates the strongest future by inspiring people through training and employment.

Our MissionGTNT are the Northern Territory’s leading Workforce Development Organisation, providing individuals with opportunities to reach their full potential through employment and training.

“Providing workforce development solutions for businesses through the attraction, retention and development of people”

GTNT Company Values• Work Together as a Team• Customer Service Excellence

• Respect Everyone• Be Accountable• Think Safe, Be Safe

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GTNT BOARDCHIEF EXECUTIVE

OFFICER

Kathryn James

GENERAL MANAGER

Steve Versteegh

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Alicia Hill

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

OFFICER

Charles Hall

IT ADMINISTRATOR

Externally Sourced

HUMAN RESOURCES

MANAGERPoppy Darkadakis

PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Coralie Boyd - AS

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MANAGER

Amelia Seipel

ACTING ASSISTANT MANAGER

(Alice Springs)Alisha Hurn

REGIONSTC - TENNANT CREEKAS - ALICE SPRINGS

CLIENT PROJECTS OFFICER

Simone Hardy

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

Sherryn Killmister

CLIENT SUPPORT OFFICER

Reanna HuntKate Roberts

EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONSSPECIALIST

Vacant

FRONT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Di Sanders - ASDasi Sariman

RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Jess Daniels

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

OFFICERRebecca Byers

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Lynda Townsend

TRAINING AND INDIGENOUS

EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

Steve Fuller

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENTCOORDINATOR

Tonia Folino

QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE

MANAGERLisa Collis

SENIOR TECHNICAL FINANCE OFFICER

Fey De Rubeis

FINANCE OFFICERSKoren WindersSinead Brady

Maria GiallourisJo Baker

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTSRomy Dodds

Emma KeornerDavid Friebel

EMPLOYMENT &PARTNERSHIPS

SPECIALISTElliot McAdam - TC

Jess Farrer - AS

PAYROLL OFFICERMarcia Campbell

(PT)

FINANCE TRAINEEAbraham Bundoo

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT OFFICER

Paula Latham

GTNT Organisational Charts/Divisions

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BOARDCHIEF EXECUTIVE

Kathryn James

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lisa Dodds

MARKETING/QUALITY OFFICER

Bree McLure

SENIOR REGISTRATIONS

OFFICERTuuli Haapasalo

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

REGISTRATIONSMeghan Lague

Jamie-Lee BradleyAlkira Aldridge

SENIOR VARIATIONS & CLAIMS OFFICER

Paula Callaghan

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER CLAIMS

Imran IrfanLisa Pilling

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER VARIATIONS

Shauni O’ConnorChris Patsalou

REGIONSK - KATHERINE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER RECEPTION

Stephanie Hobdodman

SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES OFFICER

Tanya Clarke

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

CLIENT SERVICESEleni Theokli

Kim Phillips - K

ASSISTANT MANAGER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

Jane Molloy

FIELD OFFICERSRebecca Molloy

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER RECEPTION

Kylie Harbour

SENIOR FIELD OFFICER (DARWIN)

Lee Frape

SENIOR FIELD OFFICER (KATHERINE)

Garry Giles

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER CLIENT SERVICES

Kim Phillips (PT)

FIELD OFFICERSDiane Osborne

Peta HineNaomi BlewitLeonie Cornell

Tamara-Lee StaceyJasmine Emls

AACNT Organisational Charts/Divisions

Australian Apprenticeships NT

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25 Years ofName: Darren Johnson

Industry: Electrical Fitting and Mechanics (1994 - 1998)

Why this traineeship: “My electrical apprenticeship has

been the foundation from which I first launched my career and I

have really not needed to change my career path. The electrical

industry has been a significant growth area and this has led to many career

and development opportunities for myself.

GTNT Support: “GTNT helped me through the ability to move between host employers with different fields of work, in essence allowing me to gain skills and knowledge in domestic, commercial and industrial areas of the electrical trade in both construction and maintenance.

Awards Won: GTNT Most Promising New Recruit 1994Equal Second Stage Trade School Apprentice 1996Ansett Australia Indigenous Trades Apprentice of the Year NT 1998Clipsal and NECA NT Apprentice of the Year 1998Power and Water Corporation Safety Person of the Year 1998

Current Day: Acting Director Maintenance, Planning and Delivery – Department of Housing.

Advice for others: “This trade was my 3rd selection of trades as I originally wanted to be a Diesel Mechanic, although I am glad that everything worked out this way as I am better suited to electrical than mechanical. I am in a field of work

at the moment which is closely related to my trade and I still require my electrical skills and knowledge in day to day operations. The field of work I am currently in is social housing property management and maintenance”.

Name: Cain Parkin

Industry: Financial Services (2004 - 2006)

Why this traineeship: “ANZ had only recently begun their Traineeship program with GTNT, and I was encouraged to apply after enjoying studying Business Studies & Economics in Years 11 & 12 at school.”

GTNT Support: “Consistent support from my field officers, who helped make sure I was on track with both on the job & off the job training. It was great knowing there were people looking out for my best interests and making sure I got the most out of my traineeship.”

Awards Won: Winner - GTNT Trainee of the Year 2006Runner up NT Government Trainee of the Year 2006Group Training Australia “Today’s Skills, Tomorrow Leaders” 2006

Current Day: ANZ Business Development Manager for Wealth SA

Advice for others: “The professional support you’re given early in your career creates a solid foundation for future success. While University qualifications are highly regarded in the Banking & Finance industry, I still believe there’s no substitute for on the job learning. The School Based Traineeship is also a great way to ‘trial’ your career pathway, while still being able to complete your NTCE – keeping Uni open as an option”.

Name: Gareth Graham

Industry: Electronic Communications Apprenticeship (1990 - 1994)

Why this trade: “General interest in electronics.”

GTNT Support: “Guidance and the opportunity to gain

more experience by working with a number of employers. Field officers

ensured I always had a safe and relevant working space.”

Awards Won: GTNT Apprentice of Year 1994; Finalist NT Training Awards 1994.

Current Day: Managing Director of ITS Communications”.

Advice for others: “Find something you are passionate about. My apprenticeship has given me good opportunities to travel, to work in interesting places and meet amazing people”.

Name: Scott Cleghorn

Industry: Light Vehicle Automotive Apprenticeship (2000-2004)

Why this traineeship: “Always been interested in car mechanics – old and new.”

GTNT Support: “They found my placement which I have remained with to this day. GTNT also assisted with any issues I had at our regular meetings and allowed me to focus on completing my apprenticeship.”

Awards Won: Winner – GTNT Central Australia Stages 1, 2 & 3 – Outstanding Apprentice 2000 - 2003.Central Australia Apprentice of Year 2004.

Current Day: Service Manager at Peter Kittle Motor Company.

Advice for others: “My apprenticeship was way more than I expected and found it branched out into other areas outside of the auto workshop. It has provided me with many career options for the future”.12 focus2014/15

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Industry: Financial Services (School Based) (2008 - 2009)

Why this trade: “I always enjoyed maths and working with numbers at school and really enjoy helping people. Working in a bank really interested me when I was younger and still does”.

GTNT Support: “GTNT was hugely supportive of me during my school based apprenticeship and helped me throughout my studies and on the job. They always made sure my working environment was safe, healthy and that I always enjoy my role”.

Awards Won: Winner - NAIDOC Apprentice of the Year 2010 Winner - GTNT SBA of the Year 2010 Finalist - SBA of the year - NT Training 2010 Winner - Female of the Year NAIDOC 2012

Current Day: Communication Administrator at NAILSMA

Advice for others: “I believe doing a traineeship with any banking industry through GTNT, you will be very well supported from your employer and host employer. But you have to be committed, take any challenge that comes your way, work hard because it will be hard, so make sure you are ready. Don’t be scared if you don’t know anything about banking because I didn’t and I challenged myself to develop my skills and confidence . At the end of your traineeship, you will have a full-time job, a career path and you will know anything & everything about banking”.

Name: Louise Maxwell

Industry: Population Health Traineeship (2011 – 2012)

Why this traineeship: “I wanted to be a Health Promotion Officer but the university pathway did not suit my learning or training style.”

GTNT Support: “Always kept myself & employer on track with regular visits while always monitoring my progress and supporting me from start to finish of my traineeship.”

Awards Won: Winner - Trainee of the Year - NT Training Awards 2013.Finalist – Trainee of Year – Australian Training Awards 2013.Currently - Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador.

Current Day: Project Coordinator for a Suicide Awareness & Prevention Project in Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region.

Advice for others: “A traineeship will assist you gain skills on and off the job with people who have valuable experience in their field. The opportunities both within an apprenticeship and from the years following will surprise you. I have never looked back from the moment I started my training journey to where I am today. It is a very fulfilling journey and I found it to be very reassuring knowing I was getting paid to study and learn!”

Name: Melita McKinnon

Industry: Laboratory Skills - Laboratory Assistant (1998 - 2000)

Why this traineeship: “At the time I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do but

this opportunity came up so I thought I’d try it. I didn’t really

know what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed it and the opportunities it has

given me.”

GTNT Support: “Having a support person to make sure I was on track was probably the best thing. My Field Officer did a fantastic job in assisting myself and several other trainees at Menzies to complete our traineeships.”

Awards Won: Winner - GTNT Trainee of the Year - 1999.Finalist – Trainee of the Year - NT Training Awards 2000.

Current Day: Project Manager: Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Project.

Advice for others: “My traineeship opened my eyes to a completely different world that I didn’t really have any idea about. I have been fortunate to be able to travel to many remote communities in the NT and work with some wonderful people. My greatest hope is that I have been able to change people’s lives for the better through the research I have been a part of over the last 16 years”.

Apprentice Achievements

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GTAQNT

“On behalf of Group Training Association of Queensland and Northern Territory, I congratulate Group Training Northern Territory on your outstanding achievement of 25 years in operation.

GTNT has been a critical “player” in meeting the skill needs of communities throughout the Northern Territory and creating employment and training opportunities for apprentices and trainees.

Its success is a reminder of the strength and diversity of the group training model and a tribute to the hard work of the past and current Directors, CEO and staff.”

Well done GTNT.

Dave MitchellExecutive Officer - GTAQNT

“The Group Training Association of Queensland and Northern Territory Ltd takes great pride in congratulating GTNT on 25 years of delivering employment and training services to the citizens of the NT. Thousands of young Territorians owe their livelihood to the dedicated and caring staff of GTNT who have travelled far and wide to care for all kinds of people in all kinds of remote and harsh places. Without the assistance of GTNT, many of those people would not have had the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Well done over the past 25 years, and best wishes for the next 25! “

Regards

Dave HandysideChairman of the Board – GTAQNT

“On behalf of everyone at Port Adelaide Football Club, congratulations to GTNT on your 25th anniversary and thank you for joining us in partnership as we expand our work in the Northern Territory.”

Darren AdamsonGeneral Manager - Power Community Ltd

“Congratulations GTNT for a fabulous 25 years. On behalf of the Solomon electorate I welcome this opportunity to express my appreciation at GTNT’s contribution to trainees, business and the community. I applaud GTNT’s hard work providing opportunities for young Territorians and for allowing them to pursue their goals and to discover career pathways. I have personally met many Territorians who have benefitted from GTNT’s excellent training programs – in fact I have one on my staff – and no doubt there will be many more as we look towards the next 25 years. Well done!”

Natasha GriggsFederal Member for Solomon

“The Board and Executive Officer of the National Association of Australian Apprenticeships Centres (NAAAC) congratulate GTNT on their 25th Anniversary. GTNT having assisted over 6,000 people whilst working in Australia’s most sparsely populated areas in remote regions is amazing and we applaud your success.

The NAAAC would like to pass our warmest wishes to everyone involved on this important and momentous occasion and wish you continued success in the next 25 years.

Once again a big congratulations to GTNT from the NAAAC.”

Viv Mallinson Executive OfficerNAAAC

“Congratulations to GTNT on your 25th anniversary. Your company’s growth and the sheer number of trainees and apprentices you have put through has you firmly entrenched as part of the Territory’s training and employment sector, and indeed as part of the wider Territory community.”

Dave TollnerMinister for Employment and TrainingNorthern Territory Government

National Support for a Local Company

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Management ReflectionsAustralian Apprenticeships NT (AACNT) is funded by Australian and Northern Territory Governments and is the only Australian Apprenticeships Centre in the Northern Territory. Our role is to register, monitor and administer Training Contracts, administer Government Incentive Schemes, whilst supporting & monitoring Australian Apprentices and employers in the Northern Territory. AACNT provides to all stakeholders a Workplace Relations Information service whilst also conducting inaugural Indigenous and Disability Forums and biannual RTOs, GTOs, TACs and Employers Forums. The AACNT also regularly promotes Australian Apprenticeships and provides information at shows, exhibitions, industry forums, workplaces, schools, employer and community groups.

Some of the AACNT major achievements over the past 12months have included:

• Best Fit Apprentice Project• National Association of Australian Apprenticeships Centre (NAAAC) Board

Member• Australian Apprenticeships Management Systems (AAMS) Working Group

Member• Continues to sponsor the Master Builders NT Awards, Henbury School

Luncheon, NAIDOC Week Awards, Regional • High School Awards, NT Training Awards, CDU Awards and BIITE Awards.• AACNT provides a regular RTO and Employer Portal.

The Support Services department is only a new concept to GTNT and was created in the organisational restructure when Kathryn James commenced as CEO. Support Services does exactly what the name indicates – we ‘support’ the other departments of GTNT.

With components such as Quality, Compliance, Safety, Environment and Administration our team strives to make sure that everything that we do achieves the greater goal orientated outcomes of the business as a whole.

Our team has changed significantly over the last few years, however, the current team is the strongest yet and take pride in every aspect of their roles.

Safety and Environment have been linked together and are overseen by our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer. Keeping up to date with the ongoing changes to safety legislation, in line with the numerous different workplaces that we work with, is certainly a challenge. This challenge is met head on and we are very proud of the vast shift in culture towards safety, not only internally, but also with our clients and other stakeholders.

We are also extremely happy with our progress to new and exciting realms of technology. Our Quality system is in the end stages of a lengthy transition upgrading from paper based manuals, to a digital cloud based portal – Paradigm; where our information is always accessible and can be used to report of any aspect of our business.

During the past financial year, the Apprenticeships Plus division has incorporated the former Business Development Unit by including the recruitment and sales function into the department. Apprenticeships Plus now manages the entire process from initial apprentice & host employer sign up to final course completion.

The year saw the completion of the first intake (2013) of JKC School Based Apprentices on the exciting Itchys oil and gas project and the commencement of the second cohort in 2014 (44 in total). Over the past

2 years, we have enjoyed a successful collaboration with Charles Darwin University and Dept of Business with the commencement of a 6 month intensive Engineering Program, witnessed developments with contracts such as securing Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC), formalising our relationship with the Department of Health, GEMCO and Bridge Toyota. Apprenticeships Plus continues to look for and build solid, future alliances with a number of contracts for large business, whilst also implementing strategies to focus, assist and build small to medium business workforce initiatives.

Recently Training Plus has been successful in an application to Equity Grant Funding from the NT Department of Business - this will allow the training arm to deliver accredited training to a significant number of disadvantaged young people in several site locations. Presently several schools have booked in the accredited course - Becoming a Worker. In the Training Plus section, many training sessions have been booked with a focus on non-accredited skill development training with several host employers right across the regions in the Northern Territory. We are also working closely with many schools to help and support Governance training and at the same time promoting our other training and employment programs that we have

available to further improve and enhance the NT workforce and equip them with the skills to develop long and sustainable career pathways.

Employment Programs have also just signed a new variation to the original NT Department of Business Local Jobs Agreement. GTNT will receive a further $2.2m to significantly boost employment and training options for Indigenous people in regional and remote towns. It is expected that the new funding will increase Indigenous Employment apprenticeships and traineeships to nearly 100 allowing the program to run to June 2017, which is a fantastic result for all concerned.

AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS NT

SUPPORT SERVICES

APPRENTICESHIPS PLUS

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

AMELIA SEIPEL Manager

LISA COLLIS Quality and Compliance Manager

TAMMY DENNISS Manager

STEVE FULLER Manager

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GTNT Darwin Award WinnersSchool Based Encouragement Award Sam JunsomranCertificate III PlumbingHost Employer: All Hours Plumbing

Trainee Encouragement Award Jacinta SlaterCertificate III Business AdministrationHost Employer: Holdfast Insurance

Outstanding Apprentice Stage 1 Jack RutherfordCertificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)Host Employer: Bridge Toyota City

Outstanding Apprentice Stage 2 James PearceCertificate III Electrotechnology ElectricianHost Employer: Power Water Corporation

Outstanding Apprentice Stage 3 Oliver SchinkelCertificate III Electrotechnology ElectricianHost Employer: Power Water Corporation

Supervisor of the Year 2014 Karen DuncanDept of Health – Oral Health Services NT

Host Employer of the Year 2014Dept of Health – Oral Health Services NT

Stuart Baird Memorial Indigenous Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Marylou JamesCertificate III Education SupportHost Employer: Maningrida College

David Beavington Memorial Award - Outstanding Automotive ApprenticeReuben AdamsCertificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)Host Employer: Bridge Toyota (Palmerston)

School Based Apprentice of the YearShardae HarrisCertificate III BusinessHost Employer: Dept of Health – Alcohol and Other Drugs

JKC School Based Apprentice of the Year Riley HendyCertificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Heavy Fabrication)Host Employer: Transforming Skills

Trainee of the Year 2014 Maria GiallourisCertificate III Accounts AdministrationHost Employer: GTNT

Apprentice of the Year 2014Rowan LeeDual Trade – Certificate III ESI – Distribution/Certificate III Electrotechnology ElectricianHost Employer: Power Water Corporation

GTNT Central Australia Award WinnersTrainee Encouragement AwardRichard RileyCert III Information, Digital Media & TechnologyHosted to: Bizcom NT

Trainee of the YearKate PorterCert II BusinessHosted to: RASAC

Outstanding Stage 1Tim ChildsCertificate III ESI Power DistributionHosted to: Power Water Corp (Alice Springs)

Outstanding Stage 2Matthew ShadforthCert III in Electrotechnology (electrician)Hosted to: Power Water Corporation (Tennant Creek)

Outstanding Stage 3Igor LuthiCert III Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)Hosted to: Peter Kittle Motor Company

Indigenous Apprentice of YearLeela KrugerCert III Community ServicesHosted to: Waltja

Host Employer of YearBizcom NT Pty Ltd

Supervisor of Year:Gavin KahlPower Water Corporation (Alice Springs)

Apprentice of YearShawn Du VenageCert III in Electrotechnology (electrician)Hosted to: Power Water Corporation (Alice Springs)

GTNT Awards Presentations

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Darwin AwardsGTNT Awards Presentations

Central Australian Awards17focus2014/15

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Try a Trade

Todays Skills, Tomorrows Leaders (GTA)

Engineering program

WorldSkillsCareer Expos

AFL Game

Charles Darwin University Trades Awards Port Power Launch

NT Training AwardsJKC SBA 2014

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