Sarina’s Jordan Patullo (Ruddell) said she cannot thank her local Australian Army Cadets Program enough for her career in the trades sector and her recent receiving of a scholarship opportunity.
The member of 131 Army Cadet Unit Sarina is undertaking an apprenticeship in engineering (fabrication trade) and said the skills she has learnt while in the Cadets were “exactly what employers are looking for – discipline, respect, courage, teamwork, initiative, and time management”.
“Cadets has helped me be able to manage myself and others around me in the workshop, built my confidence to speak to people I've never met before, along with speaking confidently in front of a crowd,” Jordan said.
“When I finish my apprenticeship, I would like to become a trainer and mix my experience in the cadets with my career to help guide others in learning to do welding and fabrication.”
The national youth development program shares the character and values of the Australian Army and is a partnership between the Australian Army and the community.
“I’ve enjoyed nothing more than training the junior cadets and watching them grow into strong and amazing young leaders, as it gives me a sense of achievement as I realise that I do make a difference by being the younger cadets’ role model,” Jordan said.
Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank Board Chair Karen May said when deciding on the 2022 Apprenticeship Scholarship recipients, “Jordan stood out – her involvement in the Army Cadets program showed commitment and initiative and the importance of community”.
“Jordan is a role model to many young students who are in the cadets program but also young women wanting to start a trade,” Ms May said.
“The 2022 CQUniversity recipients all came from a wide range of industries, showcasing the opportunities for the youth in our region, including for women in the trade sector.”
Community Bank Sarina offers multiple scholarship opportunities for high school students, as well as apprenticeship and undergraduate degree students studying through CQUniversity.
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