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Affirmative action for the indigenous community Delta is committed to improving employment and community outcomes for the indigenous community and dedicated two apprenticeship positions to applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. These opportunities were promoted with local indigenous networks. Our Central Coast training provider has an indigenous officer who works closely with Delta. This year Delta was successful in recruiting one indigenous apprentice who was offered an indentured four-year apprenticeship. In addition, Delta has also provided financial support to the indigenous community, with a $5,000 sponsorship of the official launch of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee week, which involved a Health Expo Community Gathering at Gosford Showground. This event celebrates and recognises the indigenous community’s
Above: Jessica Groizard, Apprentice Fitter of Central Coast
Delta continues to encourage employment opportunities for women, particularly those in nontraditional roles.
achievements throughout the Central Coast. Delta has also provided a $2,500 sponsorship through the University of Newcastle for an undergraduate with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background studying on the Ourimbah campus.
Employing women Of new employees engaged by Delta in 2010/2011, 37% were women. Delta continues to encourage employment opportunities for women, particularly those in non-traditional roles. This includes promoting apprenticeship and engineering opportunities at school information sessions and career days. An accelerated development program is run by Delta Electricity, mentoring the next level of management, with a 30% participation rate by women.
DELTA ELECTRICITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
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