{"id":334685,"date":"2023-07-19T12:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T02:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=334685"},"modified":"2023-07-19T19:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T09:04:22","slug":"wdrc-wins-training-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2023\/07\/19\/wdrc-wins-training-award\/","title":{"rendered":"WDRC Wins Training Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WDRC General Manager (Infrastructure Services) Graham Cook, Co-ordinator Organisational Development Emma Hooke, Chief Human Resources Officer Lyne Mear and Acting CEO Daniel Fletcher (Photo: WDRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 19, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Acting CEO Daniel Fletcher expressed pride in the organisation’s investment in training and education for its workforce.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“By providing training opportunities, we ensure that we have experienced professionals equipped to deliver exceptional service to our community.”<\/p>\n

Mr Fletcher emphasised Council’s commitment to attracting and developing local talent through training programs, such as “Kickstart Your Career”.<\/p>\n

“Since 2018, we have employed 109 trainees and apprentices, including disability and school-based trainees, with an impressive success rate,” Mr Fletcher said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Over 90 per cent of our trainees and apprentices have secured employment within Council or the local community.”<\/p>\n

Applications for the Kickstart program will reopen in September for the 2024 intake.<\/p>\n