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FNESI pathways 

The FNESI team is committed to strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the workforce. 

Working closely with our network of businesses, contractors, schools and young people, FNESI helps build culturally safe connections that support apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs), to offer early career pathways into trades and construction. 

These pathways also provide valuable connections for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contractors who may be looking for apprentices, trainees and workers for their growing businesses.  

Why get involved

Participating in FNESI pathways gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and contractors the opportunity to help young people enter the workforce, build stronger connections with schools and communities, and contribute to developing a deadly pipeline of skilled workers. It is also a valuable and practical way for our students to gain skills, training and potential employment opportunities.

How students can connect with us

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to register their interest in exploring work experience or a career pathway in trades and the construction industry.

Opportunities may include: 

  • on site work experience placements 
  • career exposure opportunities 
  • apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs).

Step 1: Register your interest with FNESI by completing this expresion of interest form or email the team enquiries.fnesi@det.nsw.edu.au and a FNESI team member will be in touch. 

Step 2: We get to know you and learn about your goals and career interests.

Step 3:  We connect you with trusted contractors and employers and facilitate culturally safe introductions to pathway opportunities. 

How contractors can connect with students 

Aboriginal and Torres Islander owned businesses and contractors are invited to register their interest in FNESI pathways. We are seeking your support to offer our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students:  

  • on site work experience placements 
  • career exposure opportunities  
  • apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs). 

Step 1: Register your interest by completing the expression of interest form or email the team enquiries.fnesi@det.nsw.edu.au and a FNESI team member will be in touch.

Step 2: We will work with you to learn more about what pathway or employment opportunities you are able to offer our students.  

Step 3:  We will help match suitable students and facilitate culturally safe introductions to support positive outcomes for both students and our contractors.  

Build your future with FNESI pathways

Build your future with FNESI pathways

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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.

We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.