Cowaramup local shortlisted

A local resident has been announced as one of the finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.

Almira Dall from Cowaramup completed a Certificate III and Certificate IV in the agricultural industry after a post-high school gap year saw her change direction from a university pathway and into farming.

Within weeks of making her decision, Almira was working on a dairy farm, quickly discovering a love for the practical, hands-on work.

She enrolled in a traineeship and completed her certifications through Western Dairy and South Regional TAfe, soon becoming a champion for the sector and highlighting the benefits of training in the agricultural industry.

Employed by Kerridge Farm, Almira is one of 41 finalists in the running for an award, which recognise and celebrate excellence in the State’s vocational training sector.

“The individual finalists are fantastic ambassadors for vocational training and their stories demonstrate how training changes lives,” Training and Workforce Development Minister Simone McGurk said.

“The calibre of this year’s WA Training Awards finalists reflects the world-class training on offer through our State’s vocational training system.”

Winners will be announced in September, with individual recipients receiving a $3,000 cash prize and the opportunity to take part in speaking engagements and promotional activities to inspire others to take up vocational training opportunities.