ORICA LIMITED Orica is investing in the Indigenous leaders of today and tomorrow through a three-year partnership with the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC), which this week delivered the first of six Orica sponsored Leadership and Governance workshops.
Orica's Perth office hosted the inaugural two-day course for 20 participants from a range of organizations including Rio Tinto, the University of Western Australia and state government departments.
The AILC's CEO, Rachelle Towart, attended on Day 2 to lend personal support to the partnership that will also see Orica support three Advanced Diploma scholarships.
"The AILC is very excited to partner with Orica on this initiative," Rachelle said.
"Participants in Orica sponsored workshops will benefit from a better understanding of applied leadership, governance and how to make things happen on the ground, and in the background, Orica and the AILC can learn from each other."
Orica's Perth-based Regional Environmental Manager - AusPac, Leon Staude, said that hosting the group on site meant that local staff could become familiar with the Program, and the group could ask questions about Orica and the broader mining industry.
"Having the opportunity to host the group provided staff with an insider's view on the AILC's unique and powerful approach to developing Indigenous leaders," Leon said.
"The group was really interested in Orica's business and some robust discussions were had around the industry's environmental, sustainable development and product stewardship challenges."
The AILC's mission "to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through unique educational opportunities to be inspirational leaders of today and tomorrow" is realised through delivering accredited courses in Indigenous Leadership, and non-accredited short courses in specific leadership skills and diversity mentoring.
Orica sponsored workshops will be held in locations relevant to Orica operations with the next workshop planned for Newcastle in September.
About the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC)The Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC) courses unlock opportunities for Indigenous people of all ages to develop their careers and expand the ways they contribute to the community. Visit ailc.org.au
About Orica's Community Partnerships ProgramLaunched in July 2014, the Community Partnerships Program provides corporate funding for initiatives that demonstrate Orica's commitment to corporate social responsibility and provide tangible results for host communities. A key objective of the program is to channel funds to regions proportionally to reflect Orica's operational footprint. Orica is committed to effective and targeted engagement with the communities that host the Company's operations.
Learn more about Orica's approach to working with communities
Sam Stevens
General Manager Corporate Communications
Mobile +61 400 693 915
sam.stevens@orica.com
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