“It’s rewarding to support their development and help build the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need for a successful and long-term career.”
Tracy recently received the Leadership in Electricity Supply Industry Training award at the 2026 Connexis Energy Trainee Awards.
“Training and apprenticeships are essential to ESI businesses because they help develop a skilled and capable workforce while ensuring valuable industry knowledge is passed on to the next generation,” she says. “They provide employees with the practical experience and technical skills needed to work safely and effectively, supporting both the long-term sustainability of the industry and the future success of the business.”
Since joining Northpower in 2021 Tracy has helped more than 130 people across electrical, civil, arboriculture and infrastructure pathways. In nominating Tracy for the Connexis award Northpower Technical Capability Manager Matthew Lawrence said Tracy’s work, which included redesigning the company’s cadetship programme, had directly contributed to building the company’s future workforce capability and strengthening the talent pipeline into the electricity supply industry.
“Tracy understands that successful industry training is about more than completing qualifications. It is about helping people build confidence, develop resilience, understand industry expectations and feel that they belong in the electricity supply industry.”
Tracy’s best advice to new trainees and apprentices is to be open to learning and ask questions. “And don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Every mistake is an opportunity to grow, and the people around you can teach you a lot if you’re willing to listen, learn, and put in the effort.”
Find out more about our Connexis Energy programmes and pathways here.