Our Partners and Sponsors

The South Australian Training Awards wouldn't be possible without the support from our Sponsors.

We thank our Sponsors for their commitment to—and support with—delivering the program.

Principal Partner

Apprentice of the Year
Industry Collaboration

Mas National

Mas National (Mas), proudly part of the IntoWork Group, has been delivering employment and apprenticeship support services across Australia for over 25 years. We partner with government, industry, employers, individuals and other stakeholders to facilitate apprenticeship sign-ups, deliver targeted mentoring and to create workforce participation opportunities, across all industries.

As a trusted Apprentice Connect Provider, delivering Australian Apprenticeship Support Services to employers and apprentices across NSW, ACT, QLD, SA and TAS, and a Workforce Australia Provider in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA, we are committed to delivering better workplace solutions for individuals and businesses through Australian Apprenticeship and employment programs.

Our willingness and ability to approach each stakeholder as unique, means our services and solutions are tailor-made to each and every customer. Our personalised approach enables us to be flexible, adaptive and serve all equally well.

Whether you’re a job seeker needing support to secure an apprenticeship, a small business owner looking to grow your network, an employer or individual that would benefit from mentoring, or a community member that needs a helping hand, Mas has you covered!

Find out more about Mas

Award Sponsors

School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
VET Innovation for Schools

Department for Education

The Department for Education is committed to ensuring all South Australian children and young people learn and thrive within the public education system.

In partnership with educators, families and communities the department nurtures, develops and empowers young South Australians with the knowledge, skills and capabilities they need to become lifelong learners.

Our preschools and schools are the heart of local communities. They are a safe, inclusive and collaborative place where children and young people have their needs, interests, languages and cultures recognised and supported. Within public education, children are encouraged to contribute, develop positive relationships and have a say in their learning.

The department is relentless in its ambition for all children and young people to enter the world beyond the classroom ready to live a satisfying and fulfilling life of their choosing.

Find out more about the Department for Education

Trainee of the Year
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

Apprenticeship Support Australia

Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA), established in 2014, delivers the Australian Government’s Apprenticeship Support Services across all states. With over 400 dedicated staff and 60 locations nationwide, ASA provides high-quality skills development advice and solutions to businesses and jobseekers. ASA focuses on improving apprenticeship commencement and completion rates by offering comprehensive support throughout the employment cycle. This includes innovative enhancements such as data-informed assessment tools, wellness and professional development programs, and increased mentoring and personal support services. ASA also delivers Specialist Provider Services catering to unique needs. Their careers hub, Skillsroad.com.au offers tools and resources for career planning and job readiness. ASA provides holistic training advice to employers, helping them access government funding for training, recruit new staff, and offer ongoing coaching and mentoring for apprentices and trainees. From 1 July 2024, ASA expanded its services nationwide, offering more personalised support for apprentices and employers.

Find out more about Apprenticeship Support Australia

Large Employer of the Year

TAFE SA

TAFE SA’s role as the public provider of vocational education and training (VET) is to ensure all South Australians have access to quality education and skills training across the state.

With the growth in demand for skills in current, new and emerging industries, the importance of addressing skills shortages and increasing the state’s skilled workforce has never been more important.

It is the programs that TAFE SA delivers to target diverse student cohorts, right across the state that ensures current and future generations have the skills they need. 

Courses are aligned to the needs of the state’s current and future workforce, ensuring TAFE SA is responsive, relevant and future focused.

TAFE SA’s passionate and dedicated staff are strengthening partnerships with industry to work collaboratively in new and different ways while also working with education providers across Australia, creating an open sharing of knowledge, resources and information.

Find out more about TAFE SA

Excellence in Diversity

SYC

SYC has a relentless belief in people and their potential. As a not-for-profit organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year. We empower individuals to gain knowledge, new skills, and valuable experience, with a strong focus on enhancing skills and opening doors to meaningful employment opportunities.

As a Registered Training Organisation for over 20 years, we provide nationally recognised qualifications, skill sets, and pre-employment programs. Our diverse training offerings include qualifications in Construction, Hospitality, Retail, Business, and Foundation Skills.

We also believe apprenticeships are a powerful pathway to a fulfilling career. Through our Apprenticeship Support Services, we help new apprentices from all backgrounds start and sustain their careers, while also working with employers to find the right people for their businesses. We support apprentices across South Australia, Victoria and Queensland to gain the skills and experience needed to thrive in their chosen industries.

Find out more about SYC

Vocational Student of the Year

Apprentice Employment Network SA

Apprentice Employment Network South Australia (AEN SA) is the peak body representing a network of independent, predominately not for profit Group Training Organisations (GTOs), located in metropolitan Adelaide and all major population centres throughout South Australia. 

GTO members of AEN SA operate on either an industry or regional basis and are the largest employers of apprentices and trainees in the state, collectively providing employment for over 3,000 South Australians. 

AEN SA Group Training Organisations have processes, people, resources, equipment, and access to training to manage apprentices and trainees in a simple, flexible, and cost-effective way.

Find out more about AEN SA

Small employer of the Year

AMCA Australia

AMCA Australia is the peak national industry association for specialist contractors and suppliers operating in the commercial HVAC industry. 

AMCA members specialise in the design, fabrication, installation, repair, maintenance and manufacture of HVAC systems, creating safe, healthy and productive indoor spaces for people to live, work and play. Members also contribute to a strong national economy by providing employment across a range of professions and occupations. 

As the home of HVAC, our focus is to help members to build successful and sustainable businesses within a thriving HVAC industry.

Our services include:

  • Advocating for the interests of members
  • Educating and informing members about important issues and changes
  • Workplace relations support
  • Leadership on important issues impacting our industry
  • Tools and resources to help members run successful businesses and mitigate business risks
  • Specialised HVAC training
  • Connecting HVAC leaders with like-minded peers.

Find out more about AMCA Australia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

BHP

BHP’s Copper South Australia has the potential to be a globally significant ore-to-metal Copper Province with regional smelting and refining at its heart. We currently operate three primary mines – Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill and Carrapateena – linked to a central smelting and refining complex at Roxby Downs. We are also committed to unlocking South Australia’s Copper potential with a strong focus on discovery, including the exciting exploration target Oak Dam.

BHP has a long and proud history in South Australia. We aim to create long-term relationships with Indigenous peoples based on trust and mutual benefit. In South Australia, we engage with Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate.

We support thousands of jobs, work with many local suppliers in the Upper Spencer Gulf, Far North and Adelaide regions, and generate billions of dollars in taxes, royalties, and export revenues.

Find out more about BHP

Support Sponsors

Voters' Choice

Drakes Supermarkets

Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, and this year as he celebrates 50 years in business, Drakes Supermarkets is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia.

With over 65 stores across South Australia and Queensland, they employ over 6,000 team members nationally. 

Drakes is committed to creating an inspiring workplace which supports the development of great people. They are always looking for motivated, ambitious, and passionate people to join their team and lead the business into the future. Drakes believes in having the right people in the right jobs, enjoying themselves in a safe environment. 

Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience.

Find out more about Drakes Supermarkets

In-Kind Support (Professional Development Day)

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch)

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) is the leading voice for nurses, midwives, and personal care workers in South Australia.

ANMF SA are solely dedicated to representing the interests of 24,000+ local members, who benefit from being part of the biggest Federation in Australia with a membership of over 325,000+ nation-wide.

Our commitment is to provide members with strong protection and powerful representation across the public health, private health, aged care, and disability sectors.

As a collective of local healthcare professionals, we share an understanding of the needs of members through times of challenge, change, growth and development.

ANMF SA have been unwavering in our advocacy for over 100 years.

Through our industrial, education and legal divisions, we empower and connect members, providing support and benefits whenever they need us.

ANMF SA are committed to making a positive difference to members' lives - caring for them so they can care for others.

Find out more about the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation