Building the future through local talent

Power and Water Corporation recently employed four new apprentices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek bringing the combined total in the Southern Region for Power and Water to 15. With a nation-wide skill shortage facing organisations, Power and Water believes investing in skilled staff is critical to achieving its $814 million asset investment program and future operations in power, water and sewerage services.

Employee and Organisational Services General Manager Rebecca Kardos said, “Apprenticeships provide Territorians with the opportunity to learn a trade in a safe but challenging environment and equip them with the skills they will need for their future careers.

“The apprentices are trained to national standards in a range of trades from electrical fitters to linespersons. They are employed through Group Training Northern Territory which provides them with ongoing support throughout their apprenticeships.”

This year Power and Water took on 12 new apprentices, bringing the total number of apprentices working for the Corporation to 61.

Over the years Power and Water apprentices have gone on to win a number of Group Training Northern Territory Awards for being the Northern Territory Apprentice of the Year including representing the Northern Territory at national level awards.

This week Southern Region apprentices will get together in Alice Springs to meet each other and attend training sessions.

Photo Opportunity:
Tuesday 5 February, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10:30am.
Contact Georgia Galton on 0401 117 649 to confirm.

Contact:
Judie Brennan
Media Manager,
Corporate Communications
Power and Water Corporation
0401 117 599 or 8985 8481