Woodford Glen to offer CPIT Car Scholarship
Tuesday 8 January 2008, 10:59AM
By CPIT
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Leading speedway Woodford Glen is offering a scholarship in automotive trades training at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) for a young person who dreams of engines, chassis and firing up for a career in the car industry.
The 30 week National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry to Motor Body Trades), which commences on February 11, provides skills and knowledge to begin a promising career in the automotive industry.
The scholarship will enable the lucky recipient to use the qualification to apply for an apprenticeship contract within the automotive trades and includes 160 hours of work experience within the industry.
Woodford Glen Promoter, Lewis Dawson says the scholarship provides the opportunity to develop upon concepts and skills.
“The scholarship recognises the recipient’s passion for automotives and transfers that into an educational environment to develop a dynamic career. This is an excellent occasion for Woodford Glen and CPIT to share their innovative technologies through its partnership,” he says.
Woodford Glen is a hub for the automotive industry, and as a result gives the scholarship recipient access to people with oil in their blood. The scholarship will offer support at a crucial time in their career development, as it opens doors to many different qualifications and vocations.
CPIT Chief Executive Neil Barns says the scholarship is an excellent example of industry and community leaders investing in the young people of Canterbury.
“We’re delighted at the partnership being forged with Woodford Glen,” he says. “CPIT is built on its close working relationships within industries and the community, and this is a great example of the synergy that can result.”
The Trades Innovation Institute which runs the automotive engineering training at CPIT has many industry partnerships.
People interested in applying for the scholarship can find out more by contacting Lewis Dawson at 021 326 464 or should visit the website www.cpit.ac.nz/schools/tii