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The future of the Burdekin’s energy workforce is looking bright, with local apprentices among those recently inducted into Ergon Energy Network’s Northern Stars Class of 2026.
The new cohort officially began their journey at the Townsville Training Centre, marking the start of their apprenticeships and a hands-on career in the energy sector.
“These faces represent the future of energy across a vast region, including Bowen, the Burdekin, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Ingham, Innisfail, Mount Isa and Townsville,” Ergon Energy Network said.
The Northern Stars program brings together apprentices from across regional Queensland, equipping them with the technical skills and on-the-job experience needed to support and maintain essential energy infrastructure in their local communities.
For the Burdekin, where reliable power is critical to both agriculture and everyday life, the program represents an important investment in the region’s future workforce.
The apprentices will undergo a combination of classroom-based learning and field training, preparing them for roles that help keep homes, farms and businesses powered.
Ergon Energy Network encouraged the community to get behind the new recruits as they begin their careers, adding: “We wish them all the very best for their apprenticeship and beyond.”
CAPTION: Several Burdekin apprentices were among Ergon Energy’s recently inducted Northern Stars Class of 2026 cohort. Photo source: Ergon Energy Network
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