Council has been recognised for efforts in developing its workforce at the recent Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC) awards ceremony.
The HVTC Excellence Awards are a celebration of outstanding achievement in vocational education and training, recognising high achieving apprentices, trainees and host employers.
"We're thrilled to receive these awards, and it's all thanks to our incredible team at Council. We believe in investing in our people and our community's future," said Mayor Amanda Findley.
"HVTC's recognition is a nod to our efforts in creating an awesome work environment that supports skill development and innovation," said Cr Findley.
Council scooped up the following prestigious awards:
Indigenous Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Jayden Simms completed his Waste Operations traineeship and showed great dedication in both on-the-job and his studies, which allowed him to gain in-depth knowledge and experience across the Waste Management department. Jayden now works with Council full-time and continues to be an asset to the team.
School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Wil Osgood completed his Cert II in Conservation and Land Management as part of a school-based traineeship. Wil gained experience across all areas of the Environmental Services department, while also completing his high school studies. As a proud Aboriginal man, Wil is passionate about learning all aspects of environmental conservation and giving back to the land.
Host Employer Safety Award - Shoalhaven City Council currently hosts 50 HVTC apprentices and trainees across a vast range of vocations, including business, horticulture, civil construction, water operations, heavy vehicle, carpentry, fabrication, and more. Council has a comprehensive online WHS management system and demonstrate a proactive and positive safety culture.
