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Apprentice of the Year
What’s it all about?
The Apprentice of the Year competition recognises and celebrates excellence among young carpentry apprentices. The Apprentice of the Year competition also promotes building and construction career opportunities and raises awareness of the benefits for employers who take on apprentices. The principal sponsor is Carters, along with sponsorship and support from the Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF), the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), and the Department of Building and Housing (DBH).
Now in its seventh year, for the first time the ten regional winners will undergo a new practical judging element at the national finals in Wellington in October.
What does a past winner think?
Last years national winner, Nathan Biggs of Mackersey Construction in the East Coast region, credits his early success in the building industry to his involvement in the competition.
“Since winning the Apprentice of the Year I’ve been flooded with opportunities and my career has really taken off. It’s a great way to get up the ladder and to make your mark, whilst earning the respect of your work mates, bosses and the industry,” Nathan says.
What could YOU win?
In addition to regional and national winner’s titles, there is over $100,000 in prize value up for grabs. All ten 2010 regional winners receive a specialist Outward Bound Leadership Programme scholarship tailored for apprentices, valued at $3,600.00. In addition they also have the choice of a grant towards completion of study in any construction or building course to the value of $2,000.00, or a Carters voucher for a substantial purchase to the value of $1,500.00.
The national winner of the Apprentice of the Year title in 2010 will receive a trip for two to a trade show and associated travel package (to the value of $3,000); a Carters Future Development Grant (to the value of $5,000); travel and accommodation and tickets for two to attend the Registered Master Builders 2010 House of the Year national awards gala dinner in November; tools and equipment, plus their regional winner prize package.
