UGL is proud to announce its new partnership with Engineering Aid Australia, enhancing our commitment to nurture future Indigenous leaders through our Aboriginal graduate and undergraduate programs.
The Indigenous Australian Engineering School program (IAES) and its associated scholarship program are the principal activity of Engineering Aid Australia. Since its establishment in 1995, IAES has been instrumental in fostering educational and career opportunities in engineering and technology for First Nations youth across Australia. By supporting students from high school through to tertiary education, IAES empowers Indigenous youth to pursue successful careers in these fields.
The partnership launch included a recent employment networking event at Curtin University in Western Australia. This event provided an opportunity for UGL Indigenous Recruitment Business Partner, Hayley Dawson, and undergraduate Junior Accounts Assistant, Denzel Thorn, to engage directly with students and promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines as viable university courses and career paths.
"The evening was not just about networking, but about forging meaningful connections and paving the way for future Indigenous engineers," said Ronald Jones, UGL National Aboriginal Engagement Manager.
UGL remains dedicated to actively engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and communities. The collaboration with Engineering Aid Australia reflects our commitment in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Through collaborations like these, we are committed to shaping a brighter future for Indigenous Australians in engineering and technology, ensuring that opportunities are accessible and sustainable for generations to come.