Nominations have officially opened for the inaugural Industry Educational Trade Scholarship.
The scholarship is a joint initiative between the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA), the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia (AREMA) and the ARBS Foundation. The aim of the Industry Educational Trade Scholarship is to:
Increase the quality of trained tradespeople in the ARBS stakeholder industries.
Support students who have demonstrated an aptitude to successfully complete their trade training.
Support positive attitude and application in the workplace and in off the job training.
Support professional development of teachers.
Aimed at students studying in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning through TAFE and accompanied by their teacher, the scholarship will provide $6,000 towards a two week residential course at the Refrigeration and Climate Control Centre of Excellence (RCCC) at Box Hill in June-July and September.
Of the $6,000, up to $1,500 will be provided for travel and accommodation.
Initially, scholarships will be awarded to five students and five trade teachers (who support their respective student) across Australia. The scholarship is extended to teachers as it targets their professional development.
Nominations close on April 29, 2016. Successful nominees will be announced next month.