Flow Power has joined forces with Tauondi Aboriginal College to improve First Nations training and employment within the energy sector.
The partnership aims to facilitate a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate within the evolving renewable energy landscape across South Australia.
The Pathway to Electrotechnology program is an initiative established and supported by Flow Power and Westpac, through the Berri Energy Project Community Fund.
The Australian energy sector is growing rapidly, creating thousands of new job opportunities. Despite this boom in job opportunities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still underrepresented within the industry.
Flow Power believes this partnership can help foster a more inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and ensures that the renewable transition presents equal opportunities for all.
Through the Pathway to Electrotechnology program, Tauondi Aboriginal College will support eight students through a four-year program, culminating in a completed technical apprenticeship.
The program aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members by providing unique education to enhance student skillsets and open doors to sustainable career opportunities.
Built, owned and operated by Flow Power, Berri Energy Project has been operational since early 2023. The project is the first DC-coupled solar and battery project of its kind in Australia.
In partnership with Westpac, a community fund was established to support a wide range of environmental, renewable energy and STEM initiatives, for the local community in Berri and throughout South Australia, with more than $190,000 to be donated over the project’s lifetime.
Featured image: Flow Power
