Hansard debates

Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (09:38): I rise today to congratulate Shona McGuigan of Mortlake for being awarded Victoria’s Apprentice of the Year at the recent Victorian Training Awards. Shona was the first female plumbing apprentice at Cri-Tech in Warrnambool after completing her training through South West TAFE. Cri-Tech employs over 30 workers and has served south-west Victoria for nearly 70 years. Shona has a lot to be proud of, winning the award in a highly male dominated industry but also against the thousands of apprentices in metropolitan Melbourne and right across the state. Shona first discovered her passion for plumbing at her school, Mortlake College, where they allow students to trial various career pathways. Trades men and women across Victoria play a vital role in our local communities in ensuring the safety and functionality of our homes and businesses. Congratulations, Shona.