“I’ve enjoyed learning from other’s experiences, and seeing the scale of the Sydney Water sites and assets. I’m excited to build a career and work within a company that gives back to the community in such a significant way.” – Mia Richards
Say hello to some fresh faces at our Sydney Water contract!
The new group of Programmed apprentices and aspiring professionals aren't just dipping their toes into the workforce - they're diving into a sea of skills, knowledge, and real-world experience that will shape their careers and potentially, the future of Sydney’s water management.
The group come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique blend of creativity and curiosity to the table, all eager to gain practical experience in the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
The program aims to develop them into future leaders with essential skills for sustainability.
“Appreciate the development opportunity Programmed has offered me to further my career.” – Justin Potts
L-R: Justin Potts – Mechanical, Mia Richards – Electrical, Kayla Alfred – Electrical, Lydia Hale – Electrical, Joshua Wilson – Mechanical.
👷♀️ Skills development and training programs for apprentices
The apprenticeship offers a robust training program combining theory and practice. Apprentices will be working on real tasks and projects under the guidance of qualified and experienced tradespeople focusing on, on-the-job training with experienced professionals.
This hands-on approach helps them tackle real-world challenges like infrastructure maintenance and water quality management. The program supports continuous learning through workshops and courses, fostering lifelong learning in the evolving industry.
“Very excited to work with Programmed on the Sydney Water contract learning and developing new skills. I am excited to further develop my skills.” – Lydia Hale
💧 The importance of apprenticeship programs
This program is crucial to ensure the long-term success of the Programmed contract with Sydney Water by future-proofing the skills required to operate Sydney Water infrastructure. This ensures we can leverage the skills and knowledge of the current workforce through training and mentoring the younger generation of trades for Sydney Waters long-term business success.
“So far, I have enjoyed visiting the sites and meeting the team. I’m looking forward to learning new skills and becoming a qualified electrician.” – Kayla Alfred
✨ A bright future beckons
As this new wave of apprentices embark on their journey with Programmed at the Sydney Water contract, the potential for growth and innovation is immense. They're the ones who will lead the charge in tackling future challenges and ensuring the sustainability of Sydney’s water resources.
“As a father and a leader in the Programmed business, I am personally proud to be able to offer these opportunities to people in Western Sydney knowing that this can provide them with a stable long-term future to succeed in life," said Mark Dudley, Service Delivery Manager.
Welcome onboard to our apprentices! We're excited to have you join us.
