My Gateway’s Head Start Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program – Campbelltown Region

06 December 2024

We are thrilled to share the success of My Gateway’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program, funded under the Department of Education’s Educational Pathways Program initiative, Head Start. The program provided 13 high school students from Campbelltown Performing Arts, Thomas Reddall High School, Airds High School, and Eagle Vale High School with the incredible opportunity to kickstart their careers in the electrical industry.

Throughout the program, the students completed both theoretical and practical training at Superior Training Centre (STC), earning three units of competency that will credit their future apprenticeships. This valuable head start in their education and career development is exactly what the program aims to provide – a direct pathway to success!

An integral part of the course included three exciting Career Immersion Days, where students gained first-hand industry exposure. We are extremely grateful to the fantastic companies that hosted our students for these incredible learning experiences:

• OMRON: Students explored industrial automation and robotics.
• ACS Group: They learned about integrated electrical, communications, and data services and had a chance to operate a scissor lift.
• CABAC: An Australian leader in electrical products, offering insights into their industry operations.
• Western Sydney Airport: Showcased the wealth of trades available in the growing aviation infrastructure sector.
• MEX Engineering: Gave students an inside look into maintenance, design, and engineering services.
• Bunnings Campbelltown: Here, students even had the chance to craft possum boxes that were later donated to WIRES, combining skill development with a feel-good community initiative.

We are incredibly proud of the skills the students gained and the work-readiness they developed over the course. These experiences have set them up for a bright future in the electrical trade.

A special thank you goes out to all the companies who hosted our students and provided them with such valuable insights into the industry. We also want to give a huge shout out to their Trainer, Konrad from Superior Training Centre, for his dedication and support in helping our students thrive!

We can’t wait to run more programs like this in the future and continue supporting the next generation of skilled workers. Stay tuned for what’s next at My Gateway!

For more information on upcoming courses and career immersion opportunities, please contact our Project Coordinator, Emma Taylor on 0435 952 794 or via emma.taylor@mygateway.org.au.