Young radio amateurs wanted by government

The manufacturing sector Young Industry Ambassador (YIA) program conducted this year was a success and is being repeated in 2006 with the aim of visiting 100 schools across Victoria. The Victoria Government is looking for radio amateurs, aged 17 to 28 who could become Young Industry Ambassadors for the program that seeks to encourage more school leavers into the manufacturing sector.

They need to be able to talk enthusiastically to Year 9 and 10 students about their jobs and how they became interested by virtue of their hobby. The YIA program is an initiative to address the significant skill shortages that are evident in manufacturing industry. The YIA program is truly a great opportunity that will benefit not only their career prospects but highlight the vocational potential for amateur radio.

Inquiries to: Rachael Dalgleish, Office of Manufacturing & Service Industries phone 9651 9578 or rachael.dalgleish@iird.vic.gov.au Deadline for nominations is 30 November, 2005.

To download more information and an application form, click the following Link

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