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EMPLOYING LOCALS: Clinton Todd, Aaron Andreasen and Matthew Inglis have scored traineeships with the City of Whyalla.
The City of Whyalla is doing its bit to boost local employment and training with three new traineeships awarded.
Working with Career Employment Group (CEG), Council this week welcomed Clinton Todd, Aaron Andreasen and Matthew Inglis on board with traineeships in construction and horticulture.
Clinton, 23, will being working with the Civil Team and undertake his Certificate III in Civil Construction.
Aaron, 23 will work with the Tree Team and undertake his Certificate III in Horticulture with a focus on Arbor.
Matthew, 21, will work with the Parks & Open Space – Irrigation team and will undertake his Certificate III in Horticulture with a focus on irrigation.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM: Graeme Stephenson (Supervisor - Tree Management), Clinton Todd, Cliff Morris (Supervisor - Civil Works) Aaron Andreasen, Matthew Inglis and Tracey Robertson (Supervisor - Parks and Open Spaces).
All three trainees will have opportunities to work across the entire infrastructure department to gain as much experience as possible. All three new trainees said they were excited and looking forward to these opportunities.
“I am very happy to be here and excited at the opportunity the council and CEG has given me” Aaron said.
“I am looking forward to working in the community and getting to experience the various aspects of the job,” Clinton said.
“Being in horticulture I am looking forward to helping the community thrive,” Matt said.
All three trainees are locals having graduated from Edward John Eyre High School.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITY: Council CEO Chris Cowley (left) and Director Infrastructure Kristen Clark (right) welcome Clinton Todd, Aaron Andreasen and Matthew Inglis on their first day.
Council CEO Chris Cowley said filling these sort of positions was one of the more rewarding aspects of the Council recruitment and employment process.
“While Council is an equal opportunity organisation, these positions really are perfect for young people in their local environment,” Mr Cowley said.
“Where possible, as a Council, we aim to provide employment for people living in the region and these positions lend themselves to young people who have grown up here and would like to pursue a career locally.
“It is a chance for three young people to not only have a job but get some excellent on-the-job training and come out at the other end with some meaningful qualifications.”