COTTON Australia has begun the search for the next crop of industry leaders with applications now open for the third annual Australian Future Cotton Leaders program.
Applications close on January 12, 2012, with the program to run from February to September 2012.
Program chairwoman Jo Grainger said that, by carefully selecting young people with drive and determination currently working in cotton, and then exposing them to existing and experienced industry leaders, it would establish a pathway for the industry's future.
"One of the many challenges for young people working in primary industry is accessing the expertise and opportunities to further develop their leadership skills," she said.
"The program has already helped guide inspirational young cotton growers and researchers and is now making this opportunity available again."
The program includes the MentorMatch program, which connects emerging cotton leaders with established leaders as well as an integrated individual industry leadership project, teleseminars, one-on-one sessions with a facilitator and online email discussion forums. Only 15 candidates will be selected.
For details and an information and application kit contact Jo Eady on (03) 5682 2811 or email jo@ruralscope.com 
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