2027 NSW Training Awards - Sponsorship Request - State and Regional Prospectuses
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Education (NSW) is seeking sponsors for the 2027 NSW Training Awards, covering both state and regional awards. This is a request for sponsorship rather than a procurement opportunity. About Training Services is part of the NSW Department of Education and works to improve training outcomes for the people of NSW. It supports apprenticeships, traineeships, and adult and community education. Training Services works closely with industry, providers and the community on vocational education and training (VET) to meet current and future workforce needs. Some of the programs and initiatives driven by Training Services include Smart and Skilled, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Work Force Development, 1000 NSW Public Sector Apprentices and Trainees Program, and Aboriginal Initiatives. Sponsorship Opportunities As a sponsor of the regional or state awards, sponsors will have the opportunity to: Increase brand visibility across the NSW VET sector Connect with industry leaders, employers and VET stakeholders Showcase commitment to skills, training and workforce development Support and celebrate outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and training organisations Build relationships and create valuable networking opportunities Align the organisation with excellence and achievement in vocational education and training Sponsors will support the program through financial contributions that help to continually improve the scope, quality and reach of the awards. To become a sponsor and support the 2027 NSW Training Awards, please see the attached state and regional awards prospectuses for a list of contributions and benefits. For more information on the NSW Training Awards Sponsorship, visit NSW Training Awards - Become a Sponsor. How to Apply Expressions of interest may be submitted: Via the online form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0AAPn8uHEM On buy.nsw.gov.au In an email to a department contact As this is not a procurement opportunity, scheme membership (SCM4721) Engineering and technical and (SCM0256) Construction is not a mandatory requirement. This is a request for sponsorship for the state and regional 2027 NSW Training Awards. The department is not able to respond to requests to supply to the department, or any other procurement-related enquiries. For all enquiries relating to supplying to the department, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/supplying-to-us Enquiries Contact: Erin Lynch Email: erin.lynch6@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 0437 928 601
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