July 19, 2023
Western Downs Regional Council has been recognised as the Large Employer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the regional finals of the prestigious Queensland Training Awards.
Acting CEO Daniel Fletcher expressed pride in the organisation’s investment in training and education for its workforce.
“At Western Downs Regional Council, it’s the people that make it and our success is directly linked to the talent and skills of our people,” Mr Fletcher said.
“By providing training opportunities, we ensure that we have experienced professionals equipped to deliver exceptional service to our community.”
Mr Fletcher emphasised Council’s commitment to attracting and developing local talent through training programs, such as “Kickstart Your Career”.
“Since 2018, we have employed 109 trainees and apprentices, including disability and school-based trainees, with an impressive success rate,” Mr Fletcher said.
“Over 90 per cent of our trainees and apprentices have secured employment within Council or the local community.”
Applications for the Kickstart program will reopen in September for the 2024 intake.
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