The importance of up-skilling existing council workers was highlighted recently with the awarding of the Country Mayors Association of NSW’s (CMA) annual scholarship to Upper Lachlan Shire Council’s Ms Leagh-Anne Cosgrove.
Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (of Temora Shire) presented the scholarship to Ms Cosgrove at the CMA’s last meeting in NSW Parliament House.
“Ms Cosgrove is keen Local Government professional; just the kind of person who aim to encourage and support through this scholarship,” Mayor Firman said.
Ms Cosgrove was presented with an engraved plaque, in addition to $5,000 to assist her with further education and training costs.
Currently, the Health and Safety Leader for Upper Lachlan Shire, Ms Cosgrove is undertaking a Diploma of Human Resources Management through TAFE NSW. “Upskilling to change direction or broaden your capacities in a rural, remote or regional council is a great way to expand career horizons,” Mayor Firman said.
“I am overwhelmed and appreciate the assistance this scholarship provides. HR was a practical career progression for me, with real need in the sector,” Ms Cosgrove said.
“The CMA established the scholarship three years ago and is proud to offer it each year to an excelling council staff member to help them to advance their education or training in Local Government,” said Mayor Firman.
“The CMA Board and our 89 member Councils extend our warm congratulations to Ms Cosgrove and Upper Lachlan Shire. It was great to see Upper Lachlan Mayor Paul Culhane and CEO Alex Waldron on stage with their scholarship recipient. The CMA is a big family with a strong collegiate atmosphere and that clearly exists at a local level in the Upper Lachlan Shire.”
“We know that Mayor Culhane and his Council believe in Ms Cosgrove, her abilities, passion and commitment. Skilled labour shortages are among the challenges that are much worse for rural, regional and remote councils than their city counterparts. This scholarship is about building homegrown talent and improving the retention of quality people, by supporting their career growth,” Mayor Firman said.
The importance of up-skilling existing council workers was highlighted recently with the awarding of the Country Mayors Association of NSW’s (CMA) annual scholarship to Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Leagh-Anne Cosgrove.
Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (of Temora Shire) presented the scholarship to Mrs Cosgrove at the CMA’s last meeting in NSW Parliament House.
“Mrs Cosgrove is keen Local Government professional; just the kind of person who aim to encourage and support through this scholarship,” Mayor Firman said.
Mrs Cosgrove was presented with an engraved plaque, in addition to $5,000 to assist her with further education and training costs.
Currently, the Health and Safety Leader for Upper Lachlan Shire, Mrs Cosgrove is undertaking a Diploma of Human Resources Management through TAFE NSW. “Upskilling to change direction or broaden your capacities in a rural, remote or regional council is a great way to expand career horizons,” Mayor Firman said.
“I am overwhelmed and appreciate the assistance this scholarship provides. HR was a practical career progression for me, with real need in the sector,” Mrs Cosgrove said.
“The CMA established the scholarship three years ago and is proud to offer it each year to an excelling council staff member to help them to advance their education or training in Local Government,” said Mayor Firman.
“The CMA Board and our 89 member Councils extend our warm congratulations to Mrs Cosgrove and Upper Lachlan Shire. It was great to see Upper Lachlan Mayor Paul Culhane and CEO Alex Waldron on stage with their scholarship recipient. The CMA is a big family with a strong collegiate atmosphere and that clearly exists at a local level in the Upper Lachlan Shire.”
“We know that Mayor Culhane and his Council believe in Mrs Consgrove, her abilities, passion and commitment. Skilled labour shortages are among the challenges that are much worse for rural, regional and remote councils than their city counterparts. This scholarship is about building homegrown talent and improving the retention of quality people, by supporting their career growth,” Mayor Firman said.