Training brings success and national recognition to ACI
14 October 2004
An Adelaide manufacturer that aligns training to business objectives is in the running for a national training award.
ACI Glass Packaging, based in the Adelaide suburb of West Croydon and affiliated with one of the largest glass manufacturing and plastics packaging companies in the world, is a finalist in the Large Employer of the Year category of the Australian Training Awards, to be held in Melbourne next month.
Training at ACI Glass Packaging has three primary themes: technical, business skills and people skills. The company provides opportunity for all employees to work towards obtaining national qualifications on successful completion of training.
The company measures the benefits of training through the impact on quality improvement, safety performance and productivity.
“Quality training is paramount; it enables our employees to provide the world-class service experience our customers expect. Well trained people with the right service focused attitude are the life blood of our business.”
According to ANTA chairman, David Hind, the key to becoming internationally competitive is recognition by employers that training is absolutely critical to achieving success.
“Employers such as ACI Glass Packaging are setting the standard in on-the-job training, and are reaping the rewards as a result,” said Mr Hind.
Two other national organisational honours are also up for grabs with IT service provider, NetCraft Australia and River Murray Training both striving for the ultimate in training prizes.
In the student categories, four South Australians will be flying the flag at the awards. Brad Donaldson from Adelaide, Goolwa’s Jade McHughes, Stephen Zaluski of Morphett Vale and Gary Kupke of Oaklands Park are all in the running for a national title.
The 2004 Australian Training Awards will be held at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne on Thursday, 18 November 2004. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of apprentices, trainees and students as well as the contribution of enterprises and training providers to skilling Australia.
The Australian Training Awards are hosted by the Australian National Training Authority and supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES CONTACT:
Alison Carbery, Red Agency, 03 9421 4899 or 0409 070 507
Register to attend at http://www.anta.gov.au/vetawards.asp or contact the organisers on 1800 150 653.