Donaldson Job Creation Trust

One of the greatest challenges for any community is to ensure that young people have access to quality training programs so they can develop the right skills to help find real and meaningful employment.

Through the Donaldson Job Creation Trust, Donaldson Coal has given the undertaking to to distribute $1-million to encourage employment and training in the Hunter region, not just within the mining industry but across a range of industries.
The aim of this Trust is to provide training and job experience to improve the ability of people to compete in the job market, and fill skills gaps in the region.

A grant has also been given to the Maitland Region Art Gallery to further support local talent and boost its promotions effort with the appointment of a full-time graphic designer. In addition to this, the Trust has committed to sponsorship of the Cessnock City Council Mayoral Academic Awards and Newcastle & Hunter Youth Development.

Donaldson Job Creation Trust has pledged to support the Cessnock City Council Mayoral Academic Awards over the next three years, sponsoring the mining and medical sponsorships.

Mark McPherson presents Joshua Phillips with the Academic Scholarship for Mining on behalf of Donaldson Coal at the Mayoral Academic Awards 2009

Mark McPherson presents Charlotte Matthews with the Academic Scholarship for Medicine and Health on behalf of Donaldson Coal at the Mayoral Academic Awards 2009

Since 2002, the Job Creation Trust has funded over 14 training programs run by the Hunter Valley Training Company, including a number of school based courses specifically designed to help youth at risk.