Jetpilot Partners with Australian Industry Trade College for 2023 New Hope Cambodia Project

As part of the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC)'s International Service Project (ISP), Jetpilot Workwear was proud to be project sponsors with their Jet-Lite™ tech fabric shorts for AITC staff and students.

Across two 10-day sessions last month, the AITC cohort visited Siam Reap, Cambodia, to help the not-for-profit group, New Hope Cambodia, build village houses and maintain the New Hope School. 

The project was the fourth year that AITC has assisted New Hope Cambodia, with the project designed to allow the AITC to give back to the community and an experience of a lifetime for those involved.

Jetpilot Workwear National Sales Manager, Dan Binskin said "I was proud to speak to the group of young adults who are eager and enthusiastic in the trades,"

"They were all ears, asking plenty of questions and stoked to learn that the tech fabric in the shorts we had given the group was going to be perfect for the hot, humid, get-your-hands-dirty kind of conditions they were getting into on their trip," 

"They saw for themselves how the material stands up to harsh chemicals including bleach and chlorine no sweat, and were happy to know they could rinse them off at the end of the day and they'd dry quick enough to be ready to rock and roll the next day", he said. 

AITC Head of Industry Innovation and Strategy, Andrew Dutton, shared that a range of skilled tradespeople including electricians, plumbers, and builders were part of the project, giving back to the community in Cambodia.

"We are so thankful to Jetpilot for joining us as we could not have delivered the project in such a short time without our invaluable partnerships," said Andrew.

"It was an incredibly moving experience to give back to those in need. To say that we have changed people's lives is an understatement," Andrew added.

Jetpilot was proud to play a part in helping give back and through a trade college that does things deliberately different, proving their commitment to this mission through their New Hope Cambodia ISP.

Check out highlights from the recent trip at https://www.aitc.qld.edu.au/our-program/isp-cambodia/

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About The AITC

The Australian Industry Trade College is the leading senior school (Years 10-12) that empowers young people to find their purpose and pursue their passions. With six campuses across South East Queensland, AITC students emerge from the AITC with their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as well as an industry pathway such as electrical apprenticeship, plumbing apprenticeship, hairdressing apprenticeship, or more. Practical industry skills and a positive employee mindset are what set the AITC graduates apart.

About Jetpilot Workwear

Jetpilot is made for water seekers and workmakers. Their mission is to make premium, innovative products that reflect the water and work lifestyle for their global market. With superior industry experience and knowledge since 1986, the Jetpilot brand is synonymous with quality and innovation. With a strong watersports background and market-leading products, their mission is to make quality gear both for on the water and at work. Jetpilot thrives on research and development to innovate to make life more fun.