Investment in the State’s growth

Since starting in 2021, almost 500 young people have had the opportunity explore a career in infrastructure through this government-developed program.

It has two clear aims:

1. creating a pipeline of new, young workers into the state’s infrastructure sector; and
2. offering a post-school employment pathway supporting diversity.

Government funders and hosts

While in the program, a trainee will undertake three work placements of eight months each with:

• government funder/host
• construction company host
• consultancy host.

The individual trainees are funded by individual government departments for the full two years of their traineeship irrespective of where in their work placement-cycle they may be. This means, trainees remain a part of their funding team ‘family’ and continue to engage with their department supervisor.

The NSW Construction Leadership Group (CLG) coordinates the delivery of the NSW Government’s 10 Point Commitment to the construction sector, The CLG, chaired by Infrastructure NSW, endorses the program and funds development opportunities, research, and program promotion among government and industry sectors. Infrastructure NSWs purpose is to create a sustainable infrastructure legacy for the people of NSW, and knows a skilled workforce is essential to achieving this. The ITP is part of this goal, creating trainees who have experience in project management and business and procurement along with the opportunity to experience the workplace.

Industry Hosts

Industry Hosts are key to the success of this program, and provide on-the-ground opportunities ensuring trainees have a full 360-degree experience of state infrastructure:

• Commissioning (government)
• Design and planning (consultancy)
• Delivery (construction).

Workplace supervisors form part of the support network for trainees and provide all equipment a trainee might need while with them – as well an engaging them on projects and with teams that align with their areas of study.

Industry Hosts' involvement in the program offers an opportunity for organisations to make a difference in a young person's life by helping them to get their career started. It's also a great way to scout for potential future employees.