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Eight firms are taking part in the pig industry scholarship scheme, run by AHDB Pork and Harper Adams
The next stage in the process is for the companies taking part to attend the scholarship fair taking place in October (this year). Here they will find the students they need.
“This year we have four new companies that have agreed to take part,” said skills and training co-ordinator Sam Bowsher.
“Overall that is slightly fewer than last year, but that is good for the industry as there is a constant flow of new firms which are providing opportunities for students. Existing companies are encouraged to dip in and out, according to the needs of the business.”
The training scheme is now in its third year. The students who are taken onto the scholarship programme will take part in a year-long placement. The sponsoring firm may be able to offer a post for the student once they qualify from the programme
The Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution (BDCI) is to offer a £5,000 bursary through Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
The BDCI Bursary is open to all first- or second-year BSc or FdSc students whose course of study has a direct relevance for a future career in the meat and livestock industry.
At postgraduate level, the BDCI Bursaries will be awarded to students entering Harper Adams University to study for PgC, PgD or MSc courses which have direct relevance to the meat and livestock industry.
Preference will be given to those candidates who have family or employment links with the meat and livestock industry or who have an intention of seeking employment in the industry.
The successful scholarship recipients will receive a bursary of up to £5,000 per academic year of full-time study at Harper Adams University.
Ted Hoefling, BDCI treasurer, said: “These awards are a new initiative from BDCI. We hope they will help students who can make a difference in the industry. We are delighted to be working with Harper Adams this year.”
Closing date for applications is noon on 15 June 2015, with the successful applicants decided in July.