Beyond building one of the most complex and challenging feats of engineering in the world, through its pumped hydro expansion to the iconic Snowy Scheme, Snowy 2.0 is also leaving a skills legacy.
Eight Year 12 students at Monaro High School have become the first NSW cohort to complete a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program in supply chain operations, all while working on Australia’s largest renewable energy project.
The Cooma students spent one day a week gaining real-world insights and skills at the Polo Flat segment factory, serving as strong foundation for their careers.
Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes said the project would create a lasting skills legacy while securing Australia’s clean energy future.
“We are incredibly proud to empower local students by offering career-defining opportunities close to home on this once-in-a-generation project,” he said.
Monaro High School principal James Armitage said students embraced the opportunity to step into the workforce while still attending school.
“This SBAT partnership has shown how powerful it is when education and industry come together with a shared goal of supporting young people into meaningful careers,” he said.
