Central Coast Council’s Trainee and Apprentice Program (TrApp) is currently seeking eligible students to build their careers with a range of roles on offer in over nine fields.

The program offers students an opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification as a full-time paid employee at Council in their chosen field – which this year includes new disciplines including Landscape Construction, Horticulture and Painting.

Council’s Director of Corporate Services Marissa Racomelara, said this year’s program is the largest TrApp, Undergraduate and Graduate drive Council has undertaken and aims to develop students to become job ready.

“We are committed to supporting our residents studying at a vocational level with an opportunity to increase their chances of securing employment,” Ms Racomelara said.

“Our TrApp Program aims to educate students, so they are qualified at a high industry standard by developing their practical and professional skills in a safe and supportive environment.

“Students that complete the program are armed with workplace development and expert training, so they are more competitive in the job market, and they are also exposed to career opportunities with Council.

“Local youth and mature age students looking to start a career or wanting to gain new skills in a range of fields are encouraged to apply for our 2023 program.”

Administrator Rik Hart said Council’s TrApp Program has been a success and continues to provide an exciting opportunity particularly for our young people.

“This important program offers our community an opportunity to build their careers within Local Government and gain valuable training in their chosen path,” the Administrator said.

“Council has an important role to play in providing our youth with employment opportunities and supporting our residents with roles to live and work locally.

“I am proud that Council offers opportunities for our community to gain professional experience and become job ready in their chosen career.”

Applications for Council’s 2024 TrApp Program are now open – launching just after this year’s World Youth Skills day on 15 July which celebrates the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment.

Visit www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers/apprenticeships-traineeships-work-experience to view our vacancies, additional information and tips on how to apply.

Eligible applicants have until midnight on Sunday 13 August 2023 to apply.

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