Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is backing higher education in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with the launch of a new scheme.
Dubbed the University Talent Management (UTM) application, the program has been designed to streamline the process for students who want to participate in OTML’s University Internship Program, aligning OTML’s training programs with the needs of both the company and the students.
Now managed by OTML’s training and capability development department, students in the program will be supported with placements at the mid- and end-year intervals.
The program primarily focuses on third-year students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students from Western Province with a GPA of 3.0 or over are also encouraged to apply.
“We are excited to roll out the UTM application, which will significantly enhance how we connect the requirements for the University Internship Program from OTML departments to eligible students,” OTML manager training and capability development Ian Strachan said.
In other higher education news from OTML, the company’s senior aquatic ecologist Gilton Alimaka recently participated in an intensive 24-day training course in Perth, Western Australia.
Conducted by Sustainable Leaders in Resources (SLR) Consulting, Alimaka’s training focused on laboratory processing, taxonomic identification and statistical methods for assessing aquatic organisms.
The knowledge gained in Perth will be crucial for monitoring water quality and ecosystem health in areas affected by mining.
“Aquatic macroinvertebrates, such as mayflies and snails, are vital indicators of water quality,” OTML manager environment department Erizo Kepe said.
“The ability to identify these species accurately helps in assessing environmental health, especially in ecosystems impacted by mining.”
The training is part of OTML’s ongoing efforts to upskill its environmental team in their scientific fields to operate more efficiently and promoting reliance on internal expertise.
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