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Jessie King, a power technician from Invercargill working for Omexom, was named advanced trainee of the year at the 2026 Connexis Energy Trainee Awards. She completed her New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply power technician qualification and was certified in March of this year.
The awards were part of Annual Connection, a three-day event showcasing skills in New Zealand’s electricity supply industry. Connexis, a national training provider, organises the event to highlight young talent in infrastructure industries, with around 80 students from eight local schools attending this year.
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