Every year the Meat Industry Association (MIA) offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, worth $5000 and $10,000 respectively, to encourage young people in studies that meet the wide range of opportunities that the industry can offer as a career.
MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says the Wellington visit was part of a mentoring and networking support programme that MIA has developed for the scholars.
“The initiative was a great opportunity for potential future leaders of the industry to meet and hear from the organisations that take New Zealand’s red meat to the world,” she said.
“Many of our scholars are already making a valuable contribution to the industry through research projects or undertaking part-time work.
“MIA scholars are an enthusiastic group of young people, passionate about their areas of study and research and this was a great opportunity for them to network and learn more about the sector to help them decide the direction of their future careers.”
The students heard from those starting out in their careers and expert speakers on a range of industry topics including trade, food safety, nutrition, science and engineering.
