The Victorian government has invested $635,000 towards the New Energy Project which supports priority job seekers, who had been unemployed for six months or more, to gain employment in Victoria’s renewable energy industry.
Solar Victoria has partnered with Maxima employment services to deliver the program, which has helped 31 jobseekers to undertake training and secure positions that range from entry level process operator and assembler positions to more experienced roles such as researchers, project engineers, and accountants.
Maxima is providing these businesses with training and wrap around support for newly placed employees during their first 12 months of employment. This includes on-site visits and one-on-one discussions
Renewable energy businesses involved in the New Energy Project include RayGen Resources, JR Hammer, Lotus Energy and SRS Metals, PowerPlus Energy, and Sky Energy.
A strong energy workforce is critical to Victoria meeting our ambitious target of 95 per cent renewable energy generation by 2035, which will create 59,000 jobs and an additional 6,000 apprentices.
Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said “Solar Victoria has matched renewable energy companies with priority job seekers to help grow the renewable energy workforce while supporting people facing challenging circumstances.”
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