THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Tuesday, 01 December 2009
115/2009
COMBET ANNOUNCES 200TH AGREEMENT UNDER THE
SKILLING AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRY PROGRAM
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science,
announced today a significant milestone for the SADI program with Forgacs
Engineering Pty Ltd signing the 200th Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry
(SADI) Agreement.
“This is a landmark agreement for both the SADI Program and Forgacs,” said
Mr Combet.
“The SADI program has offered defence industry some unique opportunities,
including the ability to grow the skills base in a time of increasing competition
for talent and to receive reimbursement for much of the direct costs of
training.”
“The Australian Government has committed over $44 million from SADI
Program funds in order to address the unique character of Defence related
skills. Since its inception the SADI Program has supported over 17,000
training opportunities”
“For Forgacs this agreement represents a significant commitment to train an
additional 25 apprentices who will directly support the fabrication of hull
modules for the new Air Warfare Destroyers at their Hunter facility.”
“The joint commitment between Forgacs and the Commonwealth to invest in
this apprenticeship program allows Forgacs to grow their skills base and to
provide long term employment for the young people of the Hunter,” Mr
Combet said.
“As a local Hunter MP I am very pleased to announce the signing of the 200th
SADI Agreement and I applaud Forgacs efforts to invest in the young people
of the Hunter,” Mr Combet said.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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