Mudgee TAFE student Chenoa Endacott has been named the 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year', at the the prestigious Western Regional Training Awards presentation evening held in Orange on Friday.
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"I was overwhelmed to receive this award amongst a very talented group of people," she said.
Ms Endacott completed a Certificate III in Hospitality and a Skillset Workforce Skills4Trade Statement of Attainment in Work Preparation Skills for Mining at TAFE NSW.
"I'm also proud of all that I have achieved over the past 12 months and the skills and experience I have developed will enable me to work in a number of industries," she added.
"I'm really enjoying studying a Certificate IV in Hospitality at TAFE NSW Mudgee and I'm excited about the career opportunities that this will lead to once completed."
TAFE NSW acting regional general manager, Adam Bennett, congratulated Chenoa on her achievements.
"Chenoa has not only made her family proud but is a positive role model for women working in male dominated industries," he said.
"Employers look for practical and hands-on experience and that is something Chenoa now possesses by studying at TAFE NSW.
"This is a great result for Chenoa and I have no doubt she will go on to be a great ambassador for the region and her industry."
Mr Bennett added that TAFE as an organisation had an outstanding evening, with their students also taking out; 'Vocational Student of the Year' (Jennifer Boney, Orange); 'Trainee of the Year' (Laycee Covington-Gorst, Bathurst); 'Apprentice of the Year' (Clinton Larkings, Dubbo); and 'School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year' (William Searl, Forbes).
"For TAFE NSW students to win five of a possible six awards on the night demonstrates the high-quality skills students learn, and exciting employment opportunities that become available when you choose to study at Australia's largest training organisation," he said.
The annual Training Services NSW event recognises and rewards the outstanding achievements of vocational students and demonstrates the extent of quality in the vocational education and training sector.
The winners of the Western Training Awards will now be considered for the state-level awards, which are set to be held in Sydney this September.
