Glencore is growing the number of apprentices across its mining operations to 362 young men and women based in regional communities throughout Australia.
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In a media release Glencore announced they were pleased to see 112 new apprentices kick-starting their careers this year, joining the existing 250 second, third and fourth-year apprentices spread across the coal, copper, zinc and nickel businesses.
As one of Australia’s largest natural resource sector employers, Glencore offers in-house apprenticeships across a wide variety of trades, including electrical, mechanical, fabrication, plumbing, carpentry and diesel fitting.
From Singleton to Mount Isa and Cloncurry to Borroloola, Glencore said they are providing the building blocks to help grow tomorrow’s talent with nationally-recognised trade qualifications and strong career pathways for the future. With a focus on local talent from regional communities, our apprenticeship program builds skills and experience with mentoring from some of the best in the business.
Joining 2019 recruit, Casten Lemson, who grew up in Charters Towers, Queensland, moved to Mount Isa to complete Mount Isa Mines’ Indigenous Employment Program. Casten has now started at Mount Isa Mines’ copper operations as an apprentice diesel fitter:
“I’ve always wanted to be a tradie and was very keen on vehicle maintenance at school. Mount Isa Mines’ Indigenous Employment Program helped me see a clear path forward and the apprenticeship program is providing me with a career opportunity I never ever would have had in Charters Towers,” Casten said.
Another Glencore’s 2019 recruits as an electrical apprentice at Mangoola Open Cut coal mine is Nick Watson, who completed his High School Certificate at Singleton High School in New South Wales last year:
“I’m really excited to learn new skills that will provide a foundation for my working career, to meet new friends and enjoy the challenge of working at a complex, industry-leading mine site like Mangoola,” Nick said.
In the Northern Territory, Tannah Gould is joining Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) zinc team this year to begin her trade in Engineering – Fabrication within the Metallurgy area. Tannah is a Darwin local who undertook seven days’ work experience with MRM’s environment team last year before completing year 12 at Nhulunbuy High School.
“My work experience placement made me want to work at MRM straight away! The people challenge you to make yourself better every day. I’m most excited to kick-off my trade, craft metal with my hands and create something from raw natural resources,” Tannah said.
Glencore will continue to support apprentices across our business and wishes the 2019 recruits all the best as they start their careers in one of Australia’s most important industry sectors.
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