SOME 1,586 students have completed their studies with GOTAFE over the past 12 months, and on Wednesday, March 27, its Shepparton students were honoured at a graduation ceremony held at Riverlinks Eastbank.
Among its graduates were Alanna Birch, who graduated with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. She is currently studying for her Diploma and working in her field in the community as a toddler room leader.
Graduating with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Jono Chan began studying with GOTAFE after becoming a co-owner of Elsewhere at SAM in Shepparton. Jono paused studies for a month to juggle responsibilities that came with being a business co-owner.
“Growing up my parents didn’t cook a lot and when they did, it wasn’t anything to write home about. The food on the TV looked so much more appealing, and I wanted to learn how to make the food on TV,” said Jono.
In late 2023, Elsewhere at SAM was named Best New Business (Under 2 Years) at the SPC Greater Shepparton Business Awards. Jono said he is interested in furthering his studies when time permits.
