Apprentices to benefit from TAFE partnership with Rio Tinto

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The McGowan Government welcomes Rio Tinto Iron Ore's commitment of $50,000 to fund the upskilling of apprentices displaced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Up to 200 displaced apprentices to complete micro-credential course

  • Rio Tinto scholarship fund of $50,000 to cover course fees

  • Western Australians encouraged to apply for more than 300 Rio Tinto jobs currently available to fill vacancies  

In partnership with South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE), Rio Tinto will cover course fees for up to 200 displaced apprentices to complete a recently accredited automation qualification.

The micro-credential course for apprentices and technicians was developed jointly by Rio Tinto and SM TAFE to give students the knowledge and skills to work at top-tier automation facilities.

The course will be delivered in four-day blocks from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 at SM TAFE's Munster campus.

Rio Tinto has also approved a further $50,000 for another 200 apprentices at TAFEs in regional WA the near future. Read the full TAFE partnership with Rio Tinto article.

NewsNaomi RossdeutscherSouth Metropolitan TAFE, Rio Tinto