EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

2025 First Peoples Pre-apprenticeship Scholarship

CitiPower and Powercor are committed to creating opportunities for First Peoples in the energy industry, through trade and professional career pathways.  

We recognise the financial barriers to undertaking study and are offering up to eight scholarships for First Peoples undertaking a Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate II in Electrotechnology across Bunurong (Brooklyn), Wurundjeri (Burnley), Dja Dja Wurrung (Bendigo), Yorta Yorta (Shepparton), Wadawurrung (Ballarat), Gunditjmara and Eastern Maar (Warrnambool) Countries*. 

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology and the hands-on training will assist First Peoples in applying for an apprenticeship in their chosen electrical trade.  

The scholarship is valued at up to $2,000 and aims to assist First Peoples with costs associated whilst undertaking study - tools, clothing, rent, childcare or to supplement an income. Scholarship recipients who apply before 14 April 2025 will also have an opportunity to undertake additional hands-on training at CitiPower and Powercor depots these include:

·         Introduction to power tools

·         Effective on-the-job communication skills

·         Recruitment supports (this will wrap in CL/CVs/aptitude testing/interview preparation)

In addition, students who come through the program will be provided PPE for their studies.

There is no obligation on the scholarship recipients to apply for a role with our company. However, recipients are put on the candidate list for our apprenticeship program when the program opens for applications.  

*Subject to TAFE’s running the Certificate II of Electrotechnology across 2024. 

Essential Criteria  

Must have completed year 11 general mathematics or equivalent. 

Application Process

1.    If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the application form:

Online Application Form

or head to www.powercor.com.au/careers/scholarships-vacation-programs/

2.    Applicants will be invited for an initial yarn on why they want to undertake a Cert II in Electrotechnology and how the scholarship and additional training would help them.  

3.    All applicants will receive feedback and scholarship recipients will be supported with TAFE enrolments, and depot sessions scheduled in the April to May period. 

Enquiries: All enquiries or requests for information should be directed to: 

Tegan Miller

First Peoples Engagement Lead 

Phone: 0499 876 478 

Email: TEMiller@powercor.com.au