The NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) conducts the NSW Training Awards each year to recognise outstanding achievements in the vocational education and training sector, and highlight the benefits of vocational qualifications for individuals, communities and industry.

Final year apprentices, trainees, students, as well astraining providers, employers and small businesses are encourage to enter the Awards, which close on Monday 5 May 2008.

For eligibility details and entry forms visit NSW Training Awards Website www.skilling.nsw.gov.au, call 1800 306 999 or email NSWTrainingAwards@det.nsw.edu.au.