SuperGrid cadetships open to high schoolers in remote and regional Queensland
The Queensland Government is inviting high school students to apply for a cadetship on Queensland’s SuperGrid.
Following a successful pilot across South West Queensland this year, Ergon Energy Network and Energex, in partnership with TAFE Queensland, are expanding the program across regional and remote Queensland in 2025.
Through the Ergon Energy Network and Energex 2025 Pre-apprenticeship Program, students will learn from experienced TAFE Queensland trainers and Ergon Energy Network and Energex experts during weekly online workshops and on-campus practical days, complemented by real-world experience at up to 55 depots.
Queensland Energy and Clean Economy Jobs Minister Mick de Brenni says the program will offer opportunities for young people to engage in the clean energy future no matter where they live.
“The kids of today will build the infrastructure of tomorrow, and these cadetships will provide the foundations to set these young people up to be among the best electrical professionals in the world,” he said.
Energy Queensland apprentice program development coordinator Dan McGaw says the program has been designed to align young people living in regional and remote Queensland with career pathways in the State’s energy industry.
“This cadetship program has been specifically developed to equip young people with foundational electrotechnology skills and offers a clear pathway towards an energy industry-related apprenticeship,” he said.
Queensland Training and Skills Development Minister Lance McCallum says the program is a golden opportunity for high school students to get the skills they need for a secure, highly paid job in the clean energy future.
“Queensland’s SuperGrid Superheroes are an army of qualified tradespeople working on everything from residential and commercial solar to large scale renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, battery, and pumped hydro storage,” he said.
Ergon Energy Network and Energex Cadet Clare Parry says she chose this program to enhance her knowledge and to increase her opportunities to move forward in her future electrical apprenticeship.
“I loved it,” she said.
“It’s been great learning about all the different aspects of the energy industry by travelling around the region and visiting both commercial and residential properties to complete work to do with meters and relays and respond to customer service requests.”
Applications for the Ergon Energy Network and Energex Pre-apprenticeship Program are open from July 15th until August 30th, 2024.