By XAVIER SMERDON
A NEW partnership between the world’s largest independent designer and manufacturer of diesel engines and a Wyndham school is set to create more local jobs.
Point Cook Senior Secondary College and Cummins South Pacific officially launched a new partnership last Thursday when Cummins donated two diesel engines.
Cummins Regional Apprentice Manager, Kate Cummins, said the equipment will be used in the Point Cook Senior Secondary College Trade Training Centre.
“Our aim is to influence the career pathways of students and recruit these students directly to Cummins’ apprentice program,” Ms Evans said.
“Industry engagement with schools is vital to building a strong pipeline of skilled workers, with research showing that employers and schools must connect early and often to achieve the best outcomes.”
“The new Trade Training Centre at Point Cook provides the ideal opportunity for Cummins’ Young Ambassadors to connect with students in a training environment.”
The two diesel engines donated by Cummins – one is a fully operational training module – are housed in the Trade Training Centre’s heavy diesel training room which is named after the late Clarrie Malvern, a Cummins pioneer in Australia.
Cummins has partnered with Point Cook Senior Secondary College since 2012 as part of the Young Ambassadors for Industry program, brokered by Wynbay LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Network).
Up to 10 apprentices from Cummins’ branch in Laverton have been working as young industry ambassadors, visiting the school and speaking to students and careers advisors about life as an apprentice.
For more information visit www.wynbayllen.org.au
