Some of the world’s top young apprentices and trainees will be showcasing their skills in Melbourne this month, competing in the Global Skills Challenge in the lead up to WorldSkills.

Motivated by wanting to “give back to the environment”, Andrew Blanc is gaining skills in conservation and land management to help achieve his vision of re-greening the state.

Fashion graduate Zoe Kao and Costume Design graduate Trini Lee are the recipients of the HomeStart Student of the Year Awards.