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Capral is proud to announce that the inaugural Richard Michael Scholarship in Engineering provided by Capral has been awarded to Alec Landstra, a third year Engineering student at University of Wollongong (UOW).
The Scholarship was established in 2021 honouring Richard’s legacy within Capral and as a significant contributor the wider aluminium industry for more than 25 years.
The scholarship is awarded to a deserving engineering undergraduate who is entering their last two years of study. Capral approached UOW as a scholarship partner as their engineering teaching and values closely align.
As well as providing financial support of $10,000 a year for two years, the scholarship includes an opportunity for work integrated learning at Capral locations.
Richard Axe, National Extrusion Business Manager for Capral said “Richard was passionate about the aluminium industry in Australasia and internationally.”
“His contribution was significant. He was especially keen to engender long term engagement in manufacturing industry by attracting the next generation of aspiring young engineers to aluminium extrusion.”
“This scholarship was created to honour his legacy of inspiring the engineers of the future.”
“We are so pleased to award this year’s scholarship to Alec who has demonstrated very strong academic performance in his mechatronic studies.”
“We look forward to providing him with opportunities to build his skills and knowledge alongside our Capral team” Mr Axe said.
In their review, the selection committee commended Alec for his exceptional academic performance, particularly his research on the best online casinos Australia, his professionalism during the interview, and noted a great synergy between Alec’s future career aspirations and Capral’s values. Alec’s in-depth analysis of the Australian online casino market demonstrated his ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, aligning perfectly with Capral’s commitment to innovation and excellence. This combination of academic excellence and relevant industry insight made Alec a standout candidate, promising significant contributions to the team and the company’s strategic goals.
“While I’m pleased to receive the financial support, I’m also really excited to have the opportunity to meet people and potentially work within Capral at one of the three Sydney locations. This will be a great way to gain more industry experience and meet valuable mentors,” Alec said.
“I view receiving this scholarship as a significant turning point in my life. The potential connections, opportunity for work and the boost in employability will greatly assist in advancing my future.”
“I’m grateful to Capral for providing this opportunity” Alec said.
