Applications open for Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award
THE Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society (NNAS) is inviting potato industry applications for the Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award.
Organised by the society in association with the Midlands Machinery Show, the award supports agricultural engineering apprentices aged 17 to 25 with a bursary to assist with their career development.
Eligible apprentices must be currently working with an agricultural engineering company and attending an academic institution.
The awards, which were introduced by Geoffrey Bond in his presidency with the support of the NNAS, are organised in support of the society’s charitable objectives, to promote, celebrate and champion primary agriculture and related industries.
“The award is a fantastic opportunity for young engineering apprentices to get the support that they may need in their career journey,” said Elizabeth Halsall, Events, Show and Development Manager at the NNAS.
Nathan Walls, an apprentice at Chandlers Farm Equipment, was one of the recipients of the 2023 award.
“The award has really helped me in my apprenticeship,” said Nathan. “I put the money towards a new toolbox which I really needed for work, and attending the show to receive my award was a nice day out.”
The winners of the award will be revealed at the Midlands Machinery Show at the Newark Showground on Thursday, November 21st, where they will receive £500 paid in two instalments of £250 over two years.
To apply for the award, prospective applicants must fill in the application form and submit it to harriet.canovan@newarkshowground.com.
The closing date for applications is Friday, October 11th.
Photo: Former NNAS President Pat Whit presenting Nathan Walls of Chandlers Farm Equipment, with his Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award in 2023.
