Saputo Dairy Australia’s (SDA) Cobram site has received the 2024 Business of the Year award by Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Networks (GMLLEN) for the Moira Shire local government area.
This annual award recognises one business from each local government area serviced by GMLLEN for involvement with local schools and students.
SDA’s Cobram site manager, Adam Harwood, said he was incredibly proud of the entire team for their dedication to fostering strong connections with the community and providing opportunities for local students to explore careers in the dairy industry.
“This award is a testament to our commitment to community engagement and the development of future industry leaders,” said Harwood.
SDA stated receiving the award highlighted its commitment to providing real ‘on-the-job’ experiences, industry connections and transition preparation through the School to Work pathway program.
GMLLEN School to Work (S2W) activities coordinator, Abbey Monk, praised SDA for its support of students throughout the year.
“We commend SDA for all the touch points they’ve offered students throughout the year. We recognise this takes time and is a huge investment from everyone involved,” said Monk.
“We are immensely grateful for their commitment to provide opportunities to the young people in our community.”
