A PROGRAM designed to deliver extensive training to Indigenous people and organisations reached a significant milestone last week.
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The Aboriginal Rural Training Program (ARTP) has been delivering vocational training for 25 years after it was established at the Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre (MRSC) in 1989.
ARTP specialises in delivering "vocational ticket training" to Indigenous business and community organisation members and those detained in correctional and juvenile facilities.
It has provided general training for forklift and chainsaw licences, first aid, OH&S white card and industry-specific skills in agriculture, horticulture, conservation and more.
An event was held at MRSC last Friday, with past program coordinators and participants attending.
MRSC is part of Tocal College, with its principal Doctor Cameron Archer also on hand to celebrate the anniversary.
He said the program continued to remain relevant.
"It's a real testament to our staff and to those that take part," Dr Archer said.
"I think it's a great achievement and one that has come about thanks to a lot of hard work from everyone involved.
"It's an important program because it's delivering vital skills that can be passed on."
ARTP includes the delivery of the course on-site at MRSC, in the community and on rural properties. Past participants have gone on to achieve further academic success and employment opportunities.
ARTP is currently being co-ordinated by Mark Morgan.
"It's important we continue on with this program because it has so many positive outcomes not just for the participants, but for the community as well," Dr Archer said.