Richmond Valley Council kick-started 2016 with 15 new recruits following another successful careers evening.
Chief Executive Officer John Walker said through the Youth Employment Strategy (YES), Council had helped more than 20 local youths gain the skills, work experience and qualifications they needed to enjoy a successful career in local government.
Mr Walker said following last year’s Council-dedicated Careers Expo, which again showcased the extensive and rewarding study and career opportunities available for young people, 38 applications were received from local school leavers.
“I am pleased to announce we are recruiting 15 students to start a range of career opportunities with Council in 2016.
“The new recruits will undertake training in: Business Cert IV, Information Technology; Civil Construction; Electrotechnology; Engineering – Fabrication; Environmental Health; Heavy Vehicle Mechanical; Horticulture; Plumbing ;Warehousing and Distribution.”
Richmond Valley Mayor Ernie Bennett said as a community leader and one of the region’s biggest employers, Council wanted to help local young people get into work, and offering scholarships, apprenticeships and traineeships was an important part of Council’s plans to do this.
“Providing opportunities for our young people to learn the skills which will equip them for the future is important not only for them, but also for the future wellbeing of our community.”
