Four Geelong recruits are among the 46 apprentices and trainees who will learn the skills to help keep the power network safe and reliable for more than 1.2 million Victorian homes and businesses.
The recruits were selected from a record field of more than 1100 applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including hospitality, animal handling, civil construction, plumbing, electrical trades, traffic control, telecommunications, rigging and carpentry.
James Wood, Maya Eastwood, Lincoln Everett, Jack Doyle will join CitiPower and Powercor head of operations and delivery Barry David said.
“We are building the next generation of our field workforce, which plays an essential role in keeping the lights on for communities,” he said.
“This summer, our field teams have been responding to major storms, fires and other weather events, getting the power back on to communities safely and as quickly as possible.
“Our new apprentices will become part of our frontline teams and have an opportunity to build a career in an essential industry that is rapidly changing, delivering new opportunities and the need for new skills.”
A mentor has been assigned to each apprentice and trainee to help guide them through their course and on-the-job training during the next four years.
The group of 46 includes eight women, which is the highest female intake of the apprenticeship and traineeship program so far.
The 2025 apprentice intake will open later this year.
