Community Initiative of the Year
This award recognises a partnership or initiative that delivers meaningful and enduring benefits to communities through genuine collaboration and a commitment to community outcomes.
Sponsored by
Genesis
Ngā Ara | Transformational education, training, and employment pathways
winner
Community Initiative of the Year
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2024
Genesis Energy's Ngā Ara programme focuses on attracting, nurturing, and engaging rangatahi in education, study, and career pathways. The programme has surpassed expectations, deepening community relationships and engagement, and making energy sector career pathways more visible and accessible. The outcomes have been significant, with apprentices completing training and securing full-time employment, internships leading to graduate roles, and work experience students gaining valuable insights into potential career paths.