Saputo Cobram recognised for outstanding community engagement
28 January 2025
Saputo Dairy Australia’s (SDA) Cobram site has proudly received the 2024 Business of the Year award by Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Networks (GMLLEN) for the Moira Shire local government area.
This annual award recognises one business from each local government area serviced by GMLLEN for their exceptional involvement with local schools and students.
The award highlights SDA’s commitment to providing real ‘on-the-job’ experiences, industry connections and transition preparation through the School to Work pathway program.
Adam Harwood, SDA’s Cobram Site Manager, expressed his pride about the recognition from GMLLEN for their efforts in supporting the next generation of industry professionals.
“We are incredibly proud of the entire team at Cobram for their dedication to fostering strong connections with the community and providing valuable opportunities for local students to explore careers in the dairy industry,” he said.
“This award is a testament to our commitment to community engagement and the development of future industry leaders.”
Abbey Monk, School to Work (S2W) Activities Coordinator at GMLLEN praised SDA for its extensive support of students throughout the year.
“We commend SDA for all the touch points they’ve offered students throughout the year. We recognise this takes time and is a huge investment from everyone involved. We are immensely grateful for their commitment to provide opportunities to the young people in our community,” she said.
In line with the Saputo Promise, SDA continues to invest in the dairy industry and community programs where its people and dairy farmers live and work.
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About Goulburn Murray Local Learning & Employment Network (GMLLEN)
GMLLEN is one of 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks or LLENs in Victoria, funded by the Victorian Department of Education. The aim of each LLEN is to support young people within their geographical boundaries by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes. GMLLEN works with industry to source a range of engagement opportunities within the GMLLEN local government areas, (Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira Shires), that are tailored to local priorities and support students to expand their knowledge and skills of local industries to enhance effective pathway decisions, as well as increasing their work readiness capabilities.
About Saputo Dairy Australia
Saputo Dairy Australia produces, markets and distributes a wide range of high-quality dairy and non-dairy products for the domestic and international markets including cheese, dairy alternative cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading dairy processor in Australia and is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top ten dairy processors in the world. Saputo Dairy Australia products are sold in several countries under well-known brand names such as Caboolture, CHEER™, Cracker Barrel*, Devondale, Great Ocean Road, King Island Dairy, Liddells, Mersey Valley, MG Ingredients, Mil Lel, Sheese, South Cape, Sungold and Tasmanian Heritage.
Visit us online: www.saputodairyaustralia.com.au | www.saputo.com
*Cracker Barrel is a registered trademark of Lactalis Heritage Dairy used under licence.
