One of the region’s brightest young graduates has been recognised for his commitment to career and the progress of the Hunter Valley.

Port of Newcastle analyst Ryan Maginnity was recently awarded a coveted University of Newcastle 2021 Employability Excellence Award.

He picked up the 2021 Student Intern/Cadet of the Year for his contribution to key commercial business intelligence and future diversification projects during his internship at Port of Newcastle.

CEO Craig Carmody said the youngster was an exceptional young graduate deserving of recognition for his involvement to the Port and for inspiring youth of the Hunter.

“Ryan displays all of the characteristics an employer like Port of Newcastle looks for in those graduating university today,” he explained.

“He is passionate, ambitious and has shown a desire to learn from and contribute to Port of Newcastle’s diversification strategy and the future of the region through his work at the Port and his position on the Youth Committee for the Hunter.

“It is through our Memorandum of Understanding with University of Newcastle that we are committed to providing future employment opportunities for young people in the Hunter like Ryan such as our career pathway internships and Indigenous STEM Scholarship.

“Through this collaboration with the university and our plans to diversify the Port with landmark projects such as the Port of Newcastle Green Hydrogen Hub, Multi-Purpose Deepwater Container Terminal and our Mayfield Multi-Purpose Cargo Handling Facility, we are creating a strong, thriving Port that supports the development of future employment.

“We’re also providing career pathways for the next generation of students like Ryan.”

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