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10 Essential Tips for Engineering Students Applying for Power Sector Scholarships
Scholarships in the power sector often offer more than just financial support. They can include professional development opportunities,...
Jan 312 min read
From Playgrounds to Power Grids: Why Generation Alpha is Australia’s Energy Superheroes
The world is changing faster than ever, and one of the most important changes is the way we produce and use energy. The Australian power...
Jan 242 min read
Explore Essential Insights into Careers in Power Engineering Are you ready to harness your POWER?
Are you ready to harness your POWER? Â Â With rapid advancements in how we generate and utilise electricity in Australia and globally,...
Jan 242 min read
Summer School 2025: How to Make a Case to Your Employer for This Exclusive Workforce Development Opportunity
The clock is ticking for the standard registration deadline  for the 2025 Summer School+ program , and with it comes a unique opportunity...
Dec 18, 20244 min read
API's 2024 Year in Review and Look to the Year Ahead
2024 has been an incredible year of growth and achievement for the Australian Power Institute, and I’m delighted to share some highlights...
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Addressing the Power Sector Workforce Challenges: Insights and Actions
Addressing the Power Sector Workforce Challenges: Insights and Actions The API team recently presented key insights on workforce...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
API attend the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) Conference
It has been a busy time in the last couple months with the API, in early November  my colleague, Stephanie Somerville, and I were lucky...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
API at Powerlink Queensland’s Transmission Network Forum 2024
On November 15, 2024, Emily Marschke and I attended #APIMember Powerlink Queensland’s annual Transmission Network Forum. With over 600...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Meet the API's new Undergraduate Programs Manager: Cameron McMurtrie
Cameron McMurtrie is the API’s new Undergraduate Program Manager. Cameron began his new role in October, and since then it is safe to say...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Inspiring 100 girls to be POWERful WomenÂ
By Shilpa Kala, Senior Engineer - Network Connections, Transgrid  I have been fortunate enough to be involved in many API programs...
Dec 10, 20241 min read
API Submits Application for the Powerful Women Leadership Program Round 2
The Australian Power Institute (API) is excited to announce its application for $1M in funding under the Building Women’s Careers (BWC)...
Dec 10, 20244 min read
The Importance of Connecting to Alumni in Professional Development Programs
The Australian Power Institute believe that professional development is an ongoing journey, crucial for career growth and success and one...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Learning Journal 2024: The Evolution of the API's Learning JournalÂ
The Learning Journal is an important resource that the API provides for our Power Up Scholarship Students for the duration of their...
Dec 9, 20243 min read
TJ Effeney Award 2024: 25 undergraduates attend EECON
In November the API (with the support from the TJ Effeney Family and Energy Queensland sent 25 undergraduate students to sunny Sydney for...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Power UP Program: A look to the year ahead
Hi everyone, my name is Cameron McMurtrie, and I am the API's new Undergraduate Program Manager. It has been really exciting to start to...
Dec 9, 20243 min read
'Careers in Power Giveaway': Check out the winners so far and enter now to win the GRAND prize - an iPad Pro!!
The API kicked off our first ever Careers in Power Giveaway earlier this year to inform and inspire high school and university students...
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Powering Through Exam Season: Your Ultimate Survival Guide
Hey there, future A-students! As the end of the school year approaches, so does the dreaded exam season. But don’t worry—just like a...
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Advice for Highschoolers looking for work experience in the power sector
Here’s some tailored advice for Australian high school students seeking summer work experience in the energy and power industry: 1....
Oct 31, 20242 min read
20 Years of the API: Energising Careers, Shaping the Future
The Legend of the API’s formation As shared by Richard Bevan – who was involved at the very beginning of the API - to current API CEO...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Celebrating Innovation and Excellence at the Energy Networks Australia Awards
"Inspiring innovation! API celebrates ENA Award winners driving Australia's energy transformation. We're excited to share their impact!
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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