Itinerary

Fri, Jul 19th

Launch UK Scholarship opportunities (x3) to the LSH Auto Australia/WPC Group Apprentice Dealership Network

Fri, Aug 9th

Applications Close

Fri, Aug 23rd

Applications reviewed, shortlisted and interviewed via panel.

Fri, Aug 30th

Top 3 scholarship recipients announced through a formal communication/event

Mon, Sep 9th

All flights, accommodation and itinerary confirmed and booked

Thu, Oct 31st

Three apprentices, along with their support crew, depart from Australia (at a mutual airport) and fly into Manchester, U.K.

Fri, Nov 1st - Sun, Nov 3rd

Free Days – Check in, rest, acclimatize, group dinner, traveling team activities, etc.

Mon, Nov 4th - Wed, Nov 6th

LSH Auto UK Stockport dealership for a walking tour, meet key people, engage in operational work, and have the apprentices present to UK apprentices about their occupation in Australia  (2 days).
Out-of-dealership experience (to be confirmed by LSH Auto UK) – School or community involvement.

Thu, Nov 7th

LSH Auto UK Birmingham dealership for a walking tour, meet key people, and engage in operational work. This will take place over 2 days.

Fri, Nov 8th

Travel to London (Brooklands Mercedes-Benz World) early in the morning. 
Driving Experience in London, including Lunch,  Racetrack/4WD and museum visit.

Sat, Nov 9th

Free Day in London

Sun, Nov 10th

Check out and depart from London for Australia (respective destinations). 
Scholarship winners may choose to continue traveling by using annual leave; WPC Group will cover return flight costs but not additional accommodation or other expenses.