Village wins prizes
Peninsula Village has won prizes for its employment of young people.
The Umina retirement and aged care facility was awarded Employer of the Year at this year's Central Coast Vocational Education and Training Awards and an award of appreciation from the Department of Education and Training.
The award of appreciation recognised the retirement centre as an "outstanding corporate citizen committed to providing opportunities and support for young people within the community".
Peninsula Village was awarded Employer of the Year for its school based trainee and apprenticeship program with Brisbane Water Secondary College.
Peninsula Village chief executive officer Ms Terri Parker said the facility was committed to providing opportunities and passing on industry knowledge to the local students.
"Peninsula Village is currently providing eight traineeships to Brisbane Water Secondary College students in the areas of aged care and hospitality," Ms Parker said.
"The management team at Peninsula Village is also involved in a mentorship program with teenagers from the local high school."
Ms Parker said it was rewarding to be able to give something back to the community.
Press release, 22 Sep 2009
Terri Parker, Peninsula Village