A nationwide program offering young First Nations peoples an opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest banks has reached a significant milestone.
MEGT has just placed its’ fiftieth trainee with a host employer, in a program supported by both NAB and ANZ.
As one of seven Group Training Organisations (GTOs) selected to fill 100 roles in retail branches across Australia, MEGT has helped to deliver half the successful candidates in either full or part time or school-based traineeship roles. All are undertaking a Certificate III in Business.
General Manager of Recruitment and Management Services at MEGT, Todd Pavlou, said trainees are working under the guidance of experienced mentors as they develop work-ready skills in customer service.
“We reached out to First Nations communities and hundreds to schools to select the right candidates, and it’s really satisfying to see these young people get a great start to their careers”, he said.
“From more than 120 applications by First Nations peoples, we’ve been able to place 50 into positions which give them real, first-hand experience in a professional workplace.
“That is a credit to our team, but especially to the candidates themselves and those who support them”.
Another four applicants who applied unsuccessfully for the program have since been employed by MEGT, and are undertaking a one-year Cooee Traineeship Program, during which they are rotated around the MEGT business in administrative roles.
“Young First Nations peoples deserve an opportunity to access our workforce, and to help them do that is what MEGT is all about”, Mr. Pavlou said.
Candidates who are interested in applying for a traineeship can email registeryourinterest@megt.com.au.
