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In search of Australasia's top apprentice
Snap-on Tools announces the 2014 search for most outstanding apprentices in heavy vehicle, marine, aviation and automotive tradesApprentices throughout Australia and New Zealand will be vying for top spot in the sixth annual Snap-on Tools 2014 Apprentice of the Year competition.
With a $12,000 package on offer for the winning apprentice, competition is expected to be super-hot in a competition that opened on July 1 at www.snapontools.com.au. and will close at 5pm on August 29, 2014.
The first prize includes a Snap-on Tools product pack featuring all the essentials to set an apprentice up for life, including a flat black 40-inch roll cab to store a growing tool collection and sought-after accessories.
Additional awards will be made for two extra categories: "Apprentice of the Year Rising Star" for a new apprentice showing talent and promise, and "Contribution to Armed Forces" for an apprentice who goes above and beyond working with our armed forces. Category award winners will receive a selection of prizes valued at more than $2000.
According to Snap-on Tools Australia National Sales Manager, Steve Jones "Last year we invited apprentices across a wide range of industries – including aviation, heavy machinery, bikes and the defence forces – to apply for the Apprentice of the Year Award.
"We were inspired by the passion and commitment of our entrants, and we're looking forward to seeing some equally high calibre submissions in 2014."
The judging panel will include V8 Supercar driver Todd Kelly, the Australian Army's national technical training manager Wayne Allan, Auto Skills Australia training package specialist Stuart Behrend, the Motor Traders Association NSW's senior manager, apprenticeship and traineeship delivery Matthew Frame, and Snap-on business manager and auto engineer Alan Moon.
Todd Kelly, who has recently become a trained pilot, said "Apprentices are the backbone of the automotive industry. There have been many apprentices who have helped me during my racing career and in my recent aviation training, so I'm thrilled to be part of Snap-on's effort to recognise those hard working individuals."
Picture shows 2013 Apprentice of the Year Shawn Damrow and Snap-on Tools' Norm Child
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