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May 30, 2007
Scholarship launch to support Victoria’s manufacturing edge
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The inaugural Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry Engineering scholarship program was launched by the Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Regional Development, The Hon John Brumby MLC, at Melbourne University today.
The Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry Engineering scholarship program was developed with Monash, Melbourne, RMIT and Deakin Universities as part of Alcoa’s continuing support for Victoria’s world-class manufacturing industry and to promote the vibrant career paths available in regional Victoria. Four scholarships will be offered each year.
Alcoa Managing Director, Wayne Osborn said “The scholarships are important for Alcoa as we want to attract the best employees and show emerging engineers that you can combine world-class career opportunities with a great lifestyle here in Victoria.”
“Alcoa operates in some of the best locations in Victoria and Alcoa prides itself on the work-life balance our 2300 Victorian employees enjoy” said Mr Osborn. “We are very proud of this program.”
The Future Leaders of Industry engineering scholarship award combine a 12 week work placement at Alcoa’s operations in Anglesea, Portland and Geelong and will give the scholarship winners an opportunity to gain practical experience in the engineering field and develop an awareness of the opportunities and challenges they will face during their engineering careers.
Media Contact: Helen Campbell 0437 800 429
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