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globally recognised Diploma in Packaging Technology, a Certificate in Packaging, bite-sized modules wrapped up in the Fundamentals in Packaging Technology (FPT) course, and a Master of Food Packaging & Innovation.
The good news is that there’s currently a large number of stu- dents enrolled in the Diploma and Certificate degrees and many oth- ers working on learning modules from the FPT course.
The bad news is that these numbers are not high enough to meet future skills demand. We need to see more enrolments to ensure that the next generation of packaging technologists have the qualifications to one day step into senior packaging roles.
So, this is where you can help. Consider working with the AIP to develop an internal scholarship program for your packaging team or pay for a Diploma in Packaging Technology or Certificate in Packaging degree for someone who shows promise in this field.
Another way is to offer your support to grow the scholarship program currently available in Australia and New Zealand so that we can collaboratively enhance the skills within the industry.
The ABA recognises the benefit of scholarships, as does the AIP, so we encourage industry to join with us to develop qualified pack- aging technologists, designers and engineers into the packaging man- agers of tomorrow. ■
Skills Development
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
ABA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The ABA, in partnership with the AIP, offers an annual Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand.
The Scholarship program gives one eligible candidate the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology and a second person to undertake a Certificate in Packaging.
This year, Lea Reynolds AAIP, commercialisation manager Steggall Nutrition was awarded the 2022 ABA Scholarship to undertake a Certificate in Packaging.
For Reynolds, being awarded this invaluable opportunity means that she can continue to learn and grow as the industry changes and be confident in the information that she has learned to tackle challenges and to make informed decisions.
The second 2022 ABA Scholarship was awarded to Mark Saturnino MAIP, packaging specialist at Woolworths, to undertake a Diploma in Packaging Technology.
Saturnino believes that undertaking the Diploma in Packaging degree will enable him to truly fill in the knowledge voids and become closer to his professional
goals and personal aspirations. Once completing his degree, Saturnino would like to be seen as an emerging leader in this industry and engage in discussing problems relating to the elimination of food waste and packaging waste.
AIP PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
The AIP President’s Scholarship works in collaboration with the ABA scholarship program to help one additional person undertake either a Certificate in Packaging or a Diploma in Packaging Technology each year.
The winner of the 2022 AIP President’s Award is Azadeh Yousefi, packaging designer, Production Packaging Innovations.
AIP president Jason Fields said: “Having faced many challenges in her life, Azadeh came to Australia with a strong passion to become part of the packaging industry in which she is qualified to work in. Sadly, in the country she came from women do not have the chance to grow in the field they are educated in. Yousefi is thriving in her career since landing here and represents the future of this industry.”
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