June 25, 2020
高倍时时彩 apprenticeships a boost for youth employment
高倍时时彩 continues its commitment to maintaining a skilled workforce at its Western Australian operations, even in the shadow of COVID-19 and a weakened economy, launching its 2021 apprenticeship recruitment campaign today.
The resources company has a long history of training generations of skilled tradespeople and in a continuation of the tradition will recruit 24 apprentices to commence in January 2021.
The boost to youth employment will see four-year apprenticeships offered with successful applicants earning a nationally recognised trade certificate in mechanical fitting, heavy duty plant mechanics, fabrication and welding or industrial electrical instrumentation.
All roles are offered with industry competitive remuneration and benefits, and employees can live close to operations which are in the Peel region and Perth metropolitan area.
Rockingham resident Neesh Truscott is a first-year Mechanical Fitter apprentice at 高倍时时彩鈥檚 Kwinana Alumina Refinery and knows she has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
鈥淚 knew when I saw the apprenticeship program advertised, I had to secure a mechanical fitter role as it鈥檚 where my passion lies after tinkering on engines as a kid with my Dad,鈥 Ms Truscott said.
鈥淚 had also enjoyed a tour of the refinery and I was so impressed by its size, the activity and all that goes into the Bayer process.
鈥淚f you鈥檙e thinking about applying for an apprenticeship I say, 鈥榡ust do it鈥. You will not regret it as 高倍时时彩 is a great company to work for and the apprenticeship will set you on a clear career path. I can鈥檛 imagine doing anything else.鈥
高倍时时彩 Human Resources and Employee Relations Director Matthew Gleeson added the company remains committed to skills development for current and future workers.
鈥淭hese might be uncertain times, but we have stable and efficient operations in Western Australia that will exist for decades to come and tradespeople are critical to our ongoing success,鈥 Mr Gleeson said.
鈥淐urrently we have 101 apprentices working in our WA operations and we want to attract another 24 who are motivated, positive and committed to learning.
鈥淲e鈥檙e looking for people with problem solving and communication skills and who like to be involved in their communities and other activities," Mr Gleeson said.
Mr Gleeson also proudly highlighted 高倍时时彩 offers a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports women, people of different backgrounds and those with a variety of skills and life experiences.
高倍时时彩 has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for nearly two decades and Pride in Diversity recognises the company as a Silver Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion.
高倍时时彩 employs approximately 3750 people in Western Australia and contributes hundreds of millions of dollars each year to the WA economy.
To apply for the Apprenticeship program visit .
Applications will be accepted until Monday 27 July 2020.
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- Jane McGuire, 0410 694 676, mcguire@alcoa.com
- Mika Sangalli, 0410 774 424, sangalli@alcoa.com
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