CAPRICORN
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
TOP 5
Stars
RISING STARS ANNOUNCED
Thank you to everyone who nominated their apprentice! A record -breaking 600 plus Members let their apprentices know just how much they are appreciated by nominating them as a Capricorn Rising Star. This is a great news for the industry, with so many outstanding individuals identified as workshop leaders of the future. In many cases, the nominated apprentices are already acting as leaders in their workshops. We heard from many who were taking on advanced jobs, normally reserved for qualified repairers. Others stepped up when it counted, running the workshop on their own in times of crisis. We were also inspired by the many nominees who have overcome difficult circumstances to stay dedicated to developing their craft and repaying the faith their workshops have shown in them. All nominees demonstrated outstanding passion for the industry and a strong commitment to going above and beyond to deliver the highest levels of service for customers. Rising Stars Judge and Capricorn CEO Automotive, Brad Gannon, stressed the value of supporting apprentices.
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“Completing an automotive apprenticeship is no easy undertaking. With a shortage of qualified repairers to go around, it’s never been more important that we support and encourage our apprentices. Capricorn Rising Stars is an easy way for Members to show their apprentices that they have a bright future ahead of them, to maintain their passion for automotive and keep them committed to a long career in the industry.” Of course, there can only be 5 finalists. Capricorn sincerely congratulates Ben Brown, Adam McDonald, Jordon Dodge, Paige Scully & Thomas Rutzou, who have all been selected as this year’s Top 5 Rising Stars. Stay tuned for the August edition of Ignition, where the overall winner will be announced. Capricorn would also like to thank our program sponsors, Castrol, Repco and The Workshop Whisperer, who kindly donated some generous prizes for the winners and their nominating workshops.
