What are the Applied Learning Awards?

The 2010 Applied Learning Awards recognise the outstanding efforts of:

• Secondary students undertaking applied learning programs – Vocational Education and Training in Schools Certificates (VETiS), Victorian Certificate of Education (VCAL) and School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
• Secondary schools offering applied learning programs
• Businesses that provide students or schools with workplace experiences (such as work placements, school based apprenticeships and traineeships or industry tours)

Who is eligible to enter?

• Students - who have undertaken or completed an applied learning program during 2010.  Students can be nominated by schools, trainers, group training organisations, employers or others connected with their training.
• Schools - that are located in the Bayside, Glen Eira or Kingston region and have offered applied learning program/s (ie. VET Certificates, Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning or School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships) to their students. Schools nominate themselves as they are best placed to answer questions about their applied learning offerings. However, employers, trainers, parents, group training organisations or others may want to encourage schools to apply!
• Employers - that have supported local students and/or schools by offering workplace experiences such as work placements, school-based apprenticeships and/or industry tours.  Employers can be nominated by schools, trainers, group training organisations, students, parents or others.

Why enter?

The 2010 Applied Learning Awards are a great way for students, schools and businesses to gain recognition for the hard work and achievements made in relation to applied learning.

• Students – the Applied Learning Awards are a great opportunity for you to further your schooling and future career, and be recognised for your achievements in the community.
• Schools - the Applied Learning Awards are a great opportunity to be publicly recognised for the quality applied learning programs offered to your students.
• Businesses - the Applied Learning Awards are an excellent promotional tool and a way of validating the work that you do with local schools and students in helping to prepare young people for a life beyond school.

How to nominate?

If you would like to nominate a student, school or business for an Applied Learning Award, click on the relevant form below.  Complete your nomination form and return as directed!

Nomination Forms
Download a Student Nomination Form
Download a School Nomination Form
Download an Employer Nomination Form

7th June 2010 - Nominations open
30th July 2010 - Nominations close

How are winners selected?

Award winners will be selected by a judging panel comprised of representatives from peak industry bodies, education departments and local government.

How are winners awarded?

All nominees receive a certificate and winners receive an award.  All nominees and their special guests are invited to attend the Award Ceremony to be held in October 2010.  The Awards are generously sponsored by a range of community organisations and businesses.

How to sponsor?

The 2010 Applied Learning Awards organisers are seeking sponsorship of individual awards and sponsorship of the event from individuals, businesses and community organisations.

Sponsorship is a great way of promoting your organisation and supporting the development of quality applied learning in our local community.

Information about how to sponsor an award and/or the event will be available shortly.  In the meantime, however, feel free to contact the organisers if you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Promote the Applied Learning Awards

If you would like to promote the awards amongst your student, stakeholder, customer or parent communities please feel free to use the following downloadable promotional items:

• Flyer – to promote the Applied Learning Awards
• Newsletter content – a brief description of the Applied Learning Awards for use in newsletters or other communications

More information?

For more information about the 2010 Applied Learning Awards please contact:

• Daniela Ascone (Youth Connect) on 9557 6233 or
• Fiona Waugh (BGK LLEN) on 9598 5105
• Alternatively send us an email at alawards@youthconnect.com.au