Welcome to our 2025 apprentices
This week Essential Energy's largest ever intake of apprentices are taking their first steps through hands-on theory, practical and workplace assessments.
We have 148 field and non-field powerline workers, cable jointers and electrical technicians starting in across 77 locations such as Goulburn, Grafton, Orange, Parkes, Tamworth and Wagga. Of the 148 new starters, 20 are female-identified and three are First Nations-identified.
Essential Energy currently has more than 500 apprentices and trainees at 97 locations across our footprint. Our apprenticeship program is widely recognised for its high completion rates where 93% of apprentices graduate, compared to a national average of 63% Importantly, more than 90% have remained with the business after completing their apprenticeship, with one in four promoted into higher level technical and supervisory roles.
In line with previous years, there was a high volume of applications, with a 16% increase from 2024.
