Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, today announced the opening of nominations for the Australian Vocational Student Prize 2011. The AVSP promotes the value of gaining vocational skills while at school and recognises the important role vocational education plays in preparing students for the challenges of further training and employment. For more information on the AVSP and how to nominate visit http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/AustralianVocationalStudentsPrize/Pages/Home.aspx.