Congratulations Callan McKenzie
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas
Training Provider: TAFE SA
Employer: Trainee & Apprenticeship Placement Service Inc
Host Employer: Connekt Contracting Pty Ltd
With a strong interest in practical, hands-on work and a desire to build a stable and rewarding career, Callan was inspired by the success and satisfaction of tradespeople in his community, especially his brother who had completed his boilermaker apprenticeship. This encouraged Callan to pursue an apprenticeship in the plumbing trade and gain hands-on experience and technical expertise.
Along the way, he has taken pride in inspiring friends and family members to begin apprenticeships too, and in encouraging younger people in the community to consider the trades.
Callan has been heavily involved with Trainee and Apprenticeship Placement Service Inc (TAPS) and Connekt Plumbing, working on their Reconciliation Action Plan. He has also been involved in the Cultural Leadership Program with TAPS, designed to bring First Nations apprentices together in a well-supported community.
Callan has built great productive relationships with other apprentices in the program, sharing guidance and advice when needed.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Certificate III in Plumbing and Gas
Training Provider: TAFE SA
Employer: Trainee & Apprenticeship Placement Service Inc
Host Employer: Connekt Contracting Pty Ltd
With a strong interest in practical, hands-on work and a desire to build a stable and rewarding career, Callan was inspired by the success and satisfaction of tradespeople in his community, especially his brother who had completed his boilermaker apprenticeship. This encouraged Callan to pursue an apprenticeship in the plumbing trade and gain hands-on experience and technical expertise.
Along the way, he has taken pride in inspiring friends and family members to begin apprenticeships too, and in encouraging younger people in the community to consider the trades.
Callan has been heavily involved with Trainee and Apprenticeship Placement Service Inc (TAPS) and Connekt Plumbing, working on their Reconciliation Action Plan. He has also been involved in the Cultural Leadership Program with TAPS, designed to bring First Nations apprentices together in a well-supported community.
Callan has built great productive relationships with other apprentices in the program, sharing guidance and advice when needed.
