Students across the Cootamundra electorate now have more opportunities after completing school, thanks to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program.
The two-year traineeship program is a collaboration between NSW Government infrastructure agencies and industry partners, offering Year 12 school leavers a rounded experience in the infrastructure sector.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said applications are now open to all students who would be interested in taking on this opportunity.
“This program will have more than 100 trainee roles available to do rotational office-based infrastructure jobs,” Ms Cooke said.
“The program provides opportunities and experience for fantastic careers in the infrastructure sector for our young people.”
“The infrastructure industry is booming, with the NSW Government committing over $8.6 billion in school infrastructure projects alone.”
Trainees run through three rotations of eight months each with government agencies, contractors and consultant organisations.
Miss Claire Wiltshire from Ganmain was part of the 2022 program intake and is currently undertaking a Cert IV in Project Management.
“I highly recommend anyone living in a regional area, interested in a career in construction, to pursue this opportunity,” Miss Wiltshire said.
Miss Wiltshire is one of 78 trainees from the 2022 intake set to graduate in 2024. They will leave with diverse knowledge in areas of Business, Project Management, Practice and Procurement and Contracting, as they pursue a future career in the infrastructure sector.
Applications are now open for the 2023 Infrastructure Traineeship – 2022 high school leavers are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.apprenticeshipcareers.com.au/infrastructure-traineeships
