A NEW training grant will be awarded to support a young person interested in learning more about or furthering their career in the poultry industry.

The new award made by the South West Chicken Association (SWCA) and sponsored by Morspan Construction, and applications for the 2025 grant are now open.

The deadline for applicants who must reside or be working in the South West region of the UK, is 1 March 2025.

The funds can be put towards a defined project or learning objective proposed by the candidate relating to any aspect of poultry.

“The award monies could be used to fund conference attendance for example or pay for travel and accommodation to visit a processing plant or innovative manufacturing site,” said Ali Bone, of SWCA. Any ideas for study or learning welcome.”

“The applicant will need to outline how they would spend the award to achieve their objective.”

Members of the SWCA Committee, who have wide-ranging experience and roles within the poultry sector will help provide contacts and learning opportunities if required.

For more information and an application form contact Ali Bone at swca@hotmail.co.uk

SWCA also has the following events upcoming

12 September, 11.00 SWCA Clay Pigeon Shoot, Barbury Shooting School, Wroughton, Swindon.
5 December, 19.00 SWCA Christmas Dinner, Cadbury House Hotel, Congresbury, Bristol
22 January 2025, 18.30 SWCA AGM & Technical Meeting with Kieron Daniels, Technical Service Manager for UK and Western Europe at Aviagen. Padbrook Park Hotel, Cullompton.
29 April 2025, 09.00 SWCA Conference & Exhibition, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter, Devon

To register attendance contact swca@hotmail.co.uk

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