THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
154/2008
DEFENCE TO ANNOUNCE NEW TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS
What:
Launch of the Defence Technical Scholarships by the Minister
for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP.
Where:
Tully State High School, Tully, Queensland.
When:
9:30am Wednesday, 29 October 2008.
Background:
Australia is experiencing a critical skilled technical tradespeople shortage
across all areas of industry.
The Government has recognised this shortage and is seeking resolution
through initiatives within Government, industry and educational bodies to
increase the numbers of skilled tradespeople through training.
Defence will now offer up to 1500 Defence Technical Scholarships to selected
Year 11 and 12 students from 2009.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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