ICC throws support behind tech future

INTERNATIONAL Convention Centre Sydney is nurturing the next generation of technical professionals, launching a paid Audio Visual Graduate Program. Five “exceptional graduates”

(pictured) are currently learning the ropes via exposure to the ICC’s year-round calendar of events, exhibitions and conventions in roles including AV and production services, rigging, audio, lighting and vision.

ICC Sydney chief executive Geoff Donaghy said the venue is committed to fostering young talent.

“We believe in creating careers, not simply jobs.

“The AV Graduate Program is the embodiment of this approach and builds on our vision to become a true employer of choice and a leader in providing outstanding professional development for our greatest asset - our people,” Donaghy said.

ICC will have a new graduate intake each year for the program which is being delivered as part of the centre’s Academy of Extraordinary which sees it partner with education providers to integrate learning and accredited training into its work practice for its workforce of more than 1,700 staff.

“As an industry we need to encourage more people to choose a career in AV Services and back them from the outset,” said Int’l Convention Centre Sydney’s director of audio visual services, Brian Nash.

He said there had been 175 applications for the program from across Australia and from as far afield as Scotland.