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New faces at TDA Print E-mail
Sunday, 18 December 2011 00:00
TDA Intern Tim Willatt
TDA Intern Tim Willatt
We talk a lot to industry about the importance of scouting talent and promoting timber via student internships. Leading by example, we run an active internship program, one that welcomes students from many of the disciplines essential to the future development of the Australian timber industry.

The latest face of our internship program is civil engineering student, Tim Willatt. Tim is about to enter his final year of university and is currently undertaking his 12 week practical experience placement with us. If you've visited us lately, you might have seen him around the office.

Since most of Tim's studies concern steel and concrete, this placement gives Tim a chance to become familiar with the construction and design possibilities of timber. Tim tells us that his time at TDA has opened his eyes to the diverse structural uses of timber. He has also gained an improved understanding of the environmental benefits of timber -- knowledge that we hope he will fruitfully apply in his future career.