South African Exchange Program 2009
For the opportunity of a lifetime, it is time to apply for the fourth South African Exchange Program.
This was established by Australian IPPS and South Africa IPPS to give young propagators, at the start of their career, the opportunity to gain experience of each others industry and to build a better understanding of each country.
In July/August 2009 the young propagator chosen will spend approximately 3 weeks in South Africa, hosted by local Nurserymen, where he/she will work and visit other nurseries and places of interest in South Africa, including tourist venues, plus attend their IPPS Conference.
The program as usual is sponsored by Australia and South Africa IPPS, but will be later in the year, because South Africa’s Conference is held in August. After the trip the chosen propagator will be expected to attend the Australian IPPS Conference in April/May 2010 to talk about his/her wonderful experience.
Now that you are thinking about this experience or you know someone who may be suitable, check the following to make sure of eligibility:
You must be just starting your career of propagating
and growing plants.
You must be able to travel to South Africa in July / Aug 2009
and attend our May Conference in 2010.
Your employer must support this application and your time
off work.
You must be prepared to make notes and take photographs
of your great experience and report back to Australian IPPS Conference in 2010.
If all of the above suits you and you would like to be hosted (at no cost to you, except Spending money) in South Africa to gain great knowledge, experience the lifestyle and great sights of South Africa, then tell us about your background in Horticulture, including training and work experience and send the application form below by March 2009.
Still not sure?
Then read our last Exchange Propagator, Nathan Sparkes, comments in this edition of “The Propagator” or speak to any of the three previous people to help you decide to take the opportunity of being an ambassador for Australian IPPS. |
