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complement the theory they the biggest win of the partnership of partnership between BHP and
learn in school – from basic with Danos is the opportunity to its supply companies.
operations to instrument work broaden the scope of inclusion
and automation. and diversity: “I’m fully convinced inclusion and
diversity will unlock tremendous
The internship program has “Developing a culture of value for the oil and gas sector.
so far delivered a 100 per cent transparent diversity sets the As we partner with our suppliers
employment rate – that is, all stage for true diversity,” said John. across the globe, we will continue
students have gone on to gain to create conversations and
full-time employment with BHP “For the industry to change, influence positive change,”
or other employers in the area. it takes more than one. The said Yuliya.
Another positive outcome of the partnership with Danos will
internship program is that local definitely bring many more “This internship program is yet
schools have been able to partner to the table.” another example of industry
with BHP to identify, and rectify, It’s a view Yuliya Zhdanov, Vice participants coming together
curriculum gaps. to solve complex problems and
President Petroleum Procurement, to find creative solutions to our
For John Ford, Field Manager, Gulf BHP, heartily echoes. Like John, common challenges.”
of Mexico Production Unit at BHP, she’s excited about the power
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