Finding Best Building Apprentice

Finding Best Building Apprentice

Building and construction industry join forces to find New Zealand’s best apprentice

Entries are now open in the Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters.  

Key players in New Zealand’s building and construction industry have joined forces to find the country’s top carpentry apprentice, as part of an ongoing commitment to recognising excellence in the industry

Backed by principal sponsor Carters and supporting sponsors the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF) and the Department of Building and Housing, the 2007 competition will see the introduction of a National Apprentice of the Year title.

Minister for Building and Construction, Hon Clayton Cosgrove, says that taking the Apprentice of the Year competition to a national level is another step in the redevelopment of the apprenticeship system and bodes well for the future of the building and construction industry.

“The Apprentice of the Year Awards serve as an inspiration for the next generation of skilled carpenters by recognising excellence as well as hard work and determination. The awards have grown in size and stature every year, and the introduction of a new national title in 2007 reflects growing public and industry recognition and support,” he says.

Now in its fourth year, the Apprentice of the Year competition underwent significant growth in 2006, with a record 116 entries. The introduction of the national title this year is predicted to further increase these figures.  

”Apprentice of the Year is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of carpentry apprentices and recognise the valuable role they have to play within the building and construction industry,” says principal sponsor Carters chief executive Stuart Munro.

Winner of last year’s Wellington Apprentice of the Year title, Jesse Dyson, says the competition is important to apprentices and provides them with an opportunity to meet other apprentices and key people in the industry.

“The Apprentice of the Year competition revalidates the carpentry skills you have learned during your apprenticeship, as well as other personal attributes.  Winning the competition last year meant a lot to me. I worked hard to achieve it and it was a great way to sign off on my apprenticeship,” he says.

The National Apprentice of the Year winner will receive a trip for two to an Australasian tradeshow, and associated travel package to the value of $3,500.

Entries in the competition are open until 31 July 2007.  To find out more or to download an entry form, go to www.masterbuilder.org.nz or www.bcito.org.nz; or pick up an entry form at any Carters store.  

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