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Downs Group Training Awards Night 2008
Awards Night was held on Tuesday 13th May 2008. 

CONGRATULATIONS to all nominees and winners and a big thankyou to all our sponsors and staff who did a wonderful job in making the night a huge success, it was definitely one to remember with the following Apprentices, Trainees and Host Employers taking out the awards. 

Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services Apprentice of the Year 2008 Winner -MICHAEL WESSLING
Mission Australia Apprenticeship Solutions Trainee of the Year 2008 Winner - AMANDA HARTFIEL
Harvey Norman Computers School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - THOMAS MCGOVERN
Busy At Work Apprenticeship Services Large Employer of the Year 2008 Winner - ARMSTRONG AUTO GROUP
Downs Micro Systems Small Employer of the Year 2008 Winner - GREG CHASELING
TRS Refrigeration & Catering Equipment Hospitality Apprentice of the Year 2008 Winner - RICKY NOTT
Work Skills School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - CALLUM DIGWEED
Construction Skills Queensland Construction School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - BRENDAN SIPPEL
Total Tools Construction School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - THOMAS MCGOVERN
Glenfords Discount Tool Centre Engineering Apprentice of the Year 2008 Winner - MICHAEL WESSLING
Metro Refinish Engineering School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - ROHAN GREER
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE General Trainee of the Year 2008 Winner - AMANDA HARTFIEL
HB Recruitment and Training General Trainee of the Year 2008 Winner - KERRAD ROOKAS
Fastlane Clothing and Promotional General Trainee of the Year 2008 Winner - MONIQUE BURKE
Downs Office Equipment General School Based of the Year 2008 Winner - LAUREN HAWLEY
Noel Williamson Encouragement Award 2008 Winner - GERARD MADSEN
Downs Group Training Host Appreciation Award 2008 Winner - ENCORES
Downs Group Training Host Appreciation Award 2008 Winner - FITZY'S FIBBER MAGEE
Downs Group Training Host Appreciation Award 2008 Winner - LES & BERYL FRANCISCO PAINTING
Downs Group Training Host Appreciation Award 2008 Winner - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
 


Host Employer Competition
/Uploads/Docs/apprentice michael Wessling.jpgAttention Host Employers

This year we are celebrating 21 years of operation and to help us celebrate we would like to know:
 
Who is DGT's longest running Host Employer?

Which Host Employer has completed the most Apprentices and Trainees over the past 21 years?

If you think this may be you and your business we would like to hear from you.

Please contact the Operations Manager on 0408 762 242.
 


Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
  

Downs Group Training held an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 22nd May 2008. With DGT staff, host employers and special guests   attending, the morning was a huge success. DGT would like to thank Boyd Yung Motor Cycles, The USQ Works Health & Recreation Club, Fernwood Gym, Mary Ryan’s Book Store, Quality Hotel Burke & Wills, Glenfords, Bunnings Warehouse, La Pizzaiola, Windmill Bakery, Toowoomba Netball Association and Oasis Health & Beauty Day Spa for donating raffle prizes and food. The event raised over $550.00 for The Cancer Council.
 


Daffodil Day
 

Over the month of August, Downs Group Training fundraised for The Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day. Merchandise sold and donations received totalled $134.00 contributing to the fight against cancer.

 


Footy Colours Day
 

The 5th September 2008 saw the Downs Group Training Office dressed in various team colours in support of Footy Colours Day. This day is in aid of the Fight Cancer Foundation and raising much needed funds for young people living with cancer. Downs Group Training raised approximately $50.00 towards the cause.

 


Pink Ribbon Day
On 27th October 2008, Downs Group Training held a Think Pink BBQ lunch. This was in aid of fundraising for Pink Ribbon Day and supporting women’s cancer. With lunch, the sale of merchandise and raffles, DGT managed to raise a total of $320.00 towards the fight for breast cancer & the Cancer Council.
Downs Group Training would like to thank Café Valetta for donating the raffle prize.