Greater Dandenong has two finalists vying for Victorian Learn Local Awards.
Naryphol Thach from Dandenong Neighbourhood House is up for the Rowena Allen Award, which recognises pre-accredited learner excellence.
Keysborough Learning Centre’s Marj Sjostrom is in the running for the Outstanding Practitioner award.
Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert announced the finalists on Thursday 11 August.
The awards will be presented on Thursday 8 September and recognise the contribution more than 300 learn local organisations make to training in Victoria.
There is $50,000 to be won across the five prize categories.
“Learn locals make a huge difference in their communities,” Mr Herbert said.
“They help people who need extra support turn their lives around with programs for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
“All Victorians – no matter their age, background or postcode – should be able to access training to get the skills they need for the jobs they want.
“Learn locals are often the first step on someone’s pathway to employment.”
