The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has opened submissions for their eighth annual scholarship programme.
Also available to everyone in the industry in New Zealand, the programme will enable one lucky packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9,000.
Winners from last years APPMA scholarship prgramme; we could see a New Zealander there this year
Pierre Pienaar, education director at AIP, says that Diploma in Packaging Technology students come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, and typically have experience as practitioners or managers in technical, sales/marketing, QA, purchasing, engineering or design.
He says, “Completion of the Diploma in Packaging Technology demonstrates your commitment to your career and to the industry. Delegates who successfully complete the Diploma are equipping themselves for senior positions within the packaging industry.”
Applications close Friday April 8. Click here to find out more and to access the application form.
AIP will announce the winner during the 2016 AIP National Conference on the June 1 at the Crown Promenade Melbourne
