Ten apprentice plumbers to have 3000 reasons to smile

The 2021 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants scheme will help support them with their studies and help start their careers.

Last year, Georgia Ugov from Tarago received a share of the grant and said she was always destined to be in the industry.

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"I knew from a young age that I never wanted to get stuck behind a desk but instead have a career that involved using my hands and problem solving," Ms Ugov said.

"After completing the Women in Trade program, I realised without any doubt that my future involved plumbing."

As a female, Georgian knows she is in the minority, but it doesn't bother her.

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"As a woman in the industry, I have come to accept that I will never be as physically strong as some of my male colleagues," Ms Ugov.

"At times, this can be frustrating because it puts me at a disadvantage with tasks that require great physical strength, but I've learned to not be afraid to ask for a hand and that no one is going to think less of me because of it."

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Those successful will receive $2,000 to assist with their TAFE/RTO fees and textbooks, and $1,000 to help newcomers build their all-important trade toolbox.

Applications for the 2021 Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grants program are open until 11:59pm on Friday, April 30 with successful grant recipients announced on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.

Applicants must submit the completed form via the website at www.rheem.com.au/apprentice

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