Post-apprenticeship Scholarships

The ElectroComms Contracting Foundation offers scholarships to support individuals in the industry to further their knowledge and career prospects.

The Post-apprenticeship Scholarships program is an initiative of the Foundation, which aims to enhance the ability of the industry to face the challenges of the future in a positive and profitable fashion. Through training people at all levels and providing opportunities to share experiences via mentoring and networking avenues, the Foundation hopes to positively direct the future of the industry and its service to the public.

About the Scholarships

The Post-Apprenticeship Scholarships are specifically designed to assist in the development of managerial skills, or skills in emerging technology.

The Scholarships contribute up to $2000 per year over 4 years towards costs of further tuition that may be undertaken after the completion of an electrical apprenticeship. 

Applications are invited from individuals who have completed, or are about to complete, their electrical trade qualifications and are continuing their studies to develop their knowledge and expertise in a specific area of the industry.

Eligibility

To be considered for these highly competitive scholarships, applicants need to demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

• High quality trade skills
• Excellent results at TAFE or other educational institution
• An ability to perform well in the workplace
• A high interest in and understanding of the industry
• A willingness to promote the industry on request

Further, applicants must be supported in their application by their employer, and must provide full details of the the course they intend to study.

Additionally, the proposed further study must be equal to or higher that a Certificate IV qualifiaction and should address one of the broad areas outlined below:

• Management skills enhancement directed at producing more efficient, productive and competitive businesses
• Technical skills enhancement to enable the business to compete in a marketplace where design and innovation are highly regarded.

Please note that in accordance with the Foundation's stated aims and mission, a priority will be placed on courses which develop management skills.

Previous scholarship recipients may apply, but should be aware that their application might be treated as a lower priority for funding as a equal application from a new applicant.

Applications

The 2013 Scholarships will be open for applications in September 2013.

Further information

For further information, please email Vicky Greenfield at NECA or telephone 02 9439 8523.