rolled this out in Portugal and New Zealand with plans to introduce it in Italy in 2016 and Scandinavia in 2017.” Adds AGCSA events and education manager Simone Staples: “The FTMI has been designed to provide practical tools and guidance to help assist candidates with their career aspirations through this interactive, professional development programme. Working with qualified trainers, mentors, AGCSA and Jacobsen staff, participants will leave the FTMI with a clear understanding of what the future holds and a realistic overview of the expectations that come with their climb up the management ladder.” For more information about the FTMI and to apply for this wonderful opportunity, visit www. agcsa.com.au/future-turf-managers-initiative-ftmi. Applications close 31 March 2016 with the 10 successful delegates to be announced in mid-April.
SYDNEY ‘LIFT AND LOAD’ SERVICE FOR USED CHEMICAL DRUMS drumMUSTER is proud to announce a new recycling service for chemical users being offered by JK Plastics. Established in Sydney in 2011 and working with drumMUSTER since August 2014, JK Plastics is offering a ‘lift and load’ service to assist the turf and horticultural industries in the Sydney Basin, including golf courses, sportsgrounds, council parks and gardens, dispose of their empty ag-vet containers.
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Jacobsen has successfully developed and runs the FTMI across many countries. Together, the AGCSA and Jacobsen will now offer this highly successful training opportunity to 10 Australian course maintenance staff with applications now being accepted. The inaugural Australian FTMI will be held during the 2016 Australian Turfgrass Conference in Melbourne and will comprise an intensive two days of seminars, talks and workshops covering subjects such as communications, budgeting, team management, CV writing and interview techniques, networking and career development. Sessions will be presented by keynote speakers, established and respected superintendents/course managers (mentors) and other industry professionals. Karen Proctor, Jacobsen’s international marketing and communications manager, says the company is excited about bringing the FTMI to Australia: “As one of the major players in the global turf care sector, we feel that we have a responsibility to support the industry for the benefit of everyone. That’s why we are so committed to supporting the provision of quality education in all regions around the globe. “We began the Future Turf Managers’ Initiative in the UK some four years ago and have now had over 80 young greenkeepers through the programme. Over 20 per cent of the delegates have since been promoted, so we know that it works. We have now
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