Annual General Meeting 2009

The Board of Directors of the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network Inc. [CRLLEN] advises that it held its Annual General Meeting on Friday May 15th 2009 at the Flowerdale Estate Retreat between 10:00am–12:00 Noon.

2009 also marks the beginning of the current 2009-2011 contract with the Victorian Government and members were updated on developments relating to the new contract and the impact of the recent bushfires on key projects and planning.

Minister Allan presents Keynote and Trailblazer Award

The Board was honoured to host the Honourable Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation as our Keynote presenter.

The Minister spoke of the importance of the work of the Local Learning and Employment Networks in coordination of education and employment pathways for young people making the transition from school to work. The Minister complimented the work of the many volunteers and stakeholders that come together to provide local, but strategically important planning decision that involve business and industry.

Minister Allan also presented the 2nd "Trailblazer" award.

This award recognises and honours a local business that demonstrates leadership in the commitment to the education and training of young people.

Ellamber Homes was selected because of its commitment to young apprentices and the skilled pathways it provides to training and employment opportunities, even during difficult economic times.

Mr. Mark Denton, owner and proprietor of Ellamber Homes was pleased to accept the award and noted the importance of ensuring young people are given high-skilled opportunities to that lead to long-term employment.

Minister Allan commented how appropriate it was that the nomination for the Trailblazer award came from one of Mark Denton's existing employees, a fully qualified Tradesman that completed his own apprenticeship with Ellamber Homes.

Full details and a full report on the 2009 Annual General Meeting can be found by following the link below:

www.centralrangesllen.org.au/agmreport2009

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