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NEM Group has ambitions to continuously improve and grow within the industry and within our community.
NEM GROUP
Community Involvement
Throughout our time of operation, NEM Group has and continues to actively demonstrate commitment and ambition to support the growth and improvement of the local community. Highlighted in this statement are a range of previous and perpetual opportunities that NEM Group pursues in order to attain our goal whilst maintaining strong relations within established networks, client relations, local suppliers and the community.
Purchase of goods and services from sources within the local community- To support and drive the local economy NEM endeavour to purchase our goods and services from Australian based suppliers and local suppliers where possible.
- For many years NEM has worked alongside and established great connections to local schools to aide in the promotion of careers in the Manufacturing/Engineering Sector and to help support the development of future industry talent
- To coincide with the promotions of careers and the development of future industry talents, NEM eagerly opens our doors to local schools for tours of our facility to showcase the broad range of opportunities available.
- NEM has and continues to proudly support events in the local community by providing fiscal support, trophies, uniforms and other forms of sponsorships
- For a number of years NEM has provided funding for scholarships at State Schools to help promote and assist students that possess likeminded skills such as motivation, drive and resilience that we seek in our future workforce of the industry
- With the established school partnerships, NEM believe the key piece in assisting students with insight into the industry is by providing them the opportunity to complete their work experience at our premises.
- NEM is committed to providing numerous opportunities for individuals seeking apprenticeships in the industry, this allows us the ability to develop new talent, upskill the workforce and support industry growth
- To coincide with our apprentice intake, upon completion of the apprenticeships we provide the opportunity for all apprentices to complete a Certificate 4 which is both a benefit to the individual for career advancement and for the company to drawn upon that skill set.
- NEM have been honoured to of hosted a number of faculty teachers for work placements and to showcase the current industry practices and opportunities which they are then able to educate and reciprocate with their students.
- NEM are proud of the diversity we have and continue to develop amongst our workforce and believe by doing so we are helping to close the gaps and promote diversity and inclusivity within the industry
Community Memberships and Support Programs:
- Support the Gateway to Industry Schools Program including workshop tours.
- Support Industry Training Hub initiatives/programs.
- Support two annual scholarships at Wulguru State School
- Support Trades for a day school program including workshop tours.
- Support Women Who Weld Industry Panel.
- Support Oasis – founding member, Veterans Business Alliance.
- Support AI Group women in manufacturing events and paid AI Group member.
- Support Townsville advanced manufacturing hub through active involvement.
- Support Townsville Defence hub through active involvement.
- Support and paid member of Master Builders Queensland.
- Support and paid member of Townsville chamber of commerce.
- Support and paid member of Townsville enterprise.
- Support and paid member of AIDN QLD
- Support state government #MakingItForQLD campaign.
- Support of and attendance at Townsville Go Local events.
- Support of State Government - Townsville industry breakfasts.
- Support Canteen fundraising through donations.
- Support PJ foundation with Billabong Sanctuary experience.
- Support sponsorship Swingers XI cricket club.
- Support sponsorship Wulguru United Football Club.
- Support sponsorship of MA Olympic Football Club.
- Support sponsorship of Ingham Cutters RUFC Rugby team.
- Support sponsorship of SAS Boxing Club.
- Support sponsorship of Marian Catholic School Mountathon
- Supporting program member for Defence Veterans Industry Engagement Programs.
- Sponsorship of young local sports person Sienna Monteith 2021 & 2022 sporting seasons.
- Support Edmund Rice Education Australia QLD Skills and Training Managers with workshop tours.
- Support sponsorship of sugar industry community events throughout QLD including, ASSCT, End of Harvest golf classic, Cut Out Party.
- Support Live North Queensland and Jobs North Queensland, RDA initiatives.
- Support schools with in region career days.
Social and Community Involvement
NEM Group are dedicated to supporting the communities where its projects are located and where its employees work and live.
This is undertaken through a number of avenues including sponsorships, donations, supporting local, the NEM Group School Scholarship and in‐kind support.