Allianz scholarship awards initiative

Allianz has teamed with AAPR’s Auto Industry Team which includes leading industry stakeholders to create a unique Scholarship opportunity that rewards and supports apprentices that have successfully completed their first year on the job. The Allianz scholarship initiative is focussed on addressing the skills shortages in the automotive collision repair industry targeting autobody repair and vehicle spray painting technicians.
Allianz Auto Scholarship Award’s first Recipient is Isabelle Turrise from Bodytech Automotive in Castle Hill, Sydney.

The Allianz Auto Scholarship Award
Paul Martin, National Manager Assessing Strategy, Allianz, said, ‘We are delighted to provide Isabelle with the scholarship award and offer our support to her apprenticeship. As a major industry stakeholder, we understand the significant role skilled trades people play in the sustainability of the motor repair industry. We would also thank our business partners Bodytech Automotive and the Australian Association of Progressive Repairers for their contribution to making this initiative a success.

Turrise was presented with spray-painting equipment that is provided to her employer, Bodytech Automotive to assist her throughout her apprenticeship. The presentation took place on 20 December and was attended by Carl Tinsley TAFE NSW Campbelltown, Maxine Merle of Gemini who represented WorldSkills Australia, Trevor Lawler, Allianz, Peter Christodoulou Owner Bodytech Automotive, Peter Hartman Allianz, Greg Preston AAPR, Peter Hartman, Allianz and NSW Minister & local member for Castle Hill Ray Williams. SAPE (Sydney Automotive Paint and Equipment) has contributed to this program by providing the spray equipment that fits best with the high standard of quality repairs and refinishing carried out at Bodytech Automotive.