HVIA’s National Manager – Skills, Training and Workforce Development, Michael Rose, attended The Industry School’s Rookies Challenge on Friday.
The Rookies Challenge brings the newest students from The Industry School together as they commence their journey into the sector.
Michael, pictured above with The Industry School CEO Lee Smith (left) and Head of Industry and Partnerships Brad Pinch (right), says it was a pleasure to be invited to see the Rookies Challenge in action as a representative of the heavy vehicle industry.
Volvo Group Australia provided a brand-new FH16 Volvo 650hp Globetrotter XXL and the Talent Team members Nathan Anderson and Kara Williams were on hand to answer pathway questions.
L-R: Volvo Driver Trainer Stavros Kapolos, Michael Rose, Volvo Senior Business Partner – Talent & Onboarding Nathan Anderson and Volvo Talent Acquisition Business Partner Kara Williams
Surprisingly, participants raised insightful questions about fuel efficiency and load capacity and how both affect fuel efficiency. Volo driver trainer Stavros Kapolos was kept busy tackling those questions.
“Seeing The Industry School in action was highlighted by the passionate staff that accompanied the rookies. It was infectious to be around,” Michael says.
HVIA looks forward to being back in July and tackling the challenges with some of HVIA’s Learning and Development Committee.
Last October HVIA and The Industry School unveiled plans to establish a pilot Automotive Academy in Queensland which, if successful, will quickly expand into a second interstate campus in Victoria. Read more here.