Trainee Dedication and Determination Rewarded

Sharni Bennell joined our South West office as a business services trainee in late 2016. Having grown up in Bunbury, Sharni spent three years in Port Hedland before returning home to complete years 11 and 12 at Manea Senior College.

Sharni’s opportunity to work with us as a trainee came through the Nudge Community Engagement and Recruitment Process. Nudge is a for-purpose charity that focuses on getting young people into jobs and training opportunities. It is committed to empowering business through community employment.

Supported by the Nudge team, Sharni quickly demonstrated her drive and determination to become a valued member of the South West Region’s Business Services team, undertaking tasks including records management, business and administrative support.

This same dedication and determination was directed towards her Certificate IV in Business Administration studies. Sharni completed her training ahead of time in 2017 and was successful in obtaining a role as a Business Support Officer in the South West Region.

Sharni’s achievements were recognised and rewarded at South Regional TAFE’s 2017 awards presentation night acknowledging students who had demonstrated outstanding performance and academic excellence. Sharni came away from the night with the South West Zone Trainee of the Year Award and the South Regional TAFE Trainee of the Year Award. She was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence for her studies.