THE PPMA Group of Associations’ chairman David Barber has announced the launch of the Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship.
The move was confirmed at the recently held chairman’s lunch to over 100 attendees.
Grant Jamieson, MD of Winkworth Machinery, was most recently the PPMA Group’s marketing and communications director, standing down after 11 years of service. He became chairman of the PPMA in 2015 and has been committed to addressing the engineering skills shortage in the sector.
“In recognition of Grant’s service to the PPMA, and in support of his passion to aid re-generation of future engineering talent, it gives me great pleasure to formally announce the launch of the Grant Jamieson Engineering Scholarship in 2022,” said PPMA chairman David Barber. “The PPMA are committed to funding the scholarship and the trustees of PPMA Best will define and execute the scholarship aligned to Grant’s request.
“The aim is to support people who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in engineering, demonstrating practical application outside of study. This will most likely see individuals lacking funding from elsewhere being supported; those most likely to benefit and make a difference through funding and also to nurture future talent.”
