The NT Government has welcomed new trainee workers into the state-owned Power and Water Corporation. Photo: Bidgee.
The NT Government is welcoming 10 new apprentices and two trainees to the state-owned Power and Water Corporation.
They are joining a Territory-wide team that includes 28 apprentices, eight business trainees, seven graduates, five new graduates and one water operation trainee.
More than 400 people applied for positions with the Power and Water Corporation this year.
“Fresh ideas, different approaches, increased skills and innovative outlooks for a brighter Territory,” the Minister for Essential Services Steve Edgington said about the influx of new skilled workers.
“This is not only excellent for an organisation like Power and Water, but for the Northern Territory as the CLP Government continues to do things differently and bring the spark back into the economy.”
The government credits this fresh talent to a new recruiting process that assesses candidates through group activities and written tasks. This process is aimed at holistically assessing each candidate’s strengths and abilities.
Minister for Education and Training Jo Hersey said of the government’s trade strategy: “Our government’s focus is to develop local talent and build our trades sector across the Territory to rebuild the economy.
“We’re reforming secondary education to create better career pathways to real jobs by providing more school-based apprenticeships and vocational training opportunities in schools.”
Many of those entering the Power and Water Corporation are young people like Cody Stamp, 18, who is beginning an apprenticeship in underground cable joining alongside his best mate Riley Shortt.
“When we both applied for the training day, we promised each other we wouldn’t put down for the same job,” Mr Stamp said.
“We’re both stoked about working for Power and Water and that we get to share the next chapter of our lives together as apprentices.”
The practical positions in Power and Water have also attracted those who previously worked in administrative roles. Amy Ferguson has joined the electrical services team in Darwin as an apprentice after being inspired by her partner, also an electrician.
“I’ve been working in administration and when I saw this opportunity come up, I was really excited to apply and get my foot in the door,” said Ms Ferguson, now a team member as an electrical apprentice.
To learn more about Power and Water’s apprenticeship, traineeship and graduate opportunities, visit its website.
