Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

​​Monday, 26 September 2022​ Students across the Cootamundra electorate now have more opportunities after completing school, thanks to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program. The two-year traineeship program is a collaboration between NSW Government infrastructure agencies and industry partners, offering Year 12 school leavers a rounded experience in the infrastructure sector. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said applications are now open to all students

​​Friday, 30 July 2021​   The $700 million Newell Highway upgrade program is powering strong engagement with trainees in the construction industry. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said work on 40 new overtaking lines, which is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments is leading to more trainees looking to further their skills.   “Federal and state stimulus funding has provided a boost for the construction industry and this has seen an increase in the demand for sk