Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Friday, 26 May 2023 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced that applications are now open for the Bert Evans Apprentice...

​​Wednesday, 7 December 2022​ A prestigious NSW Coalition Government scholarship program will lend a helping hand to five Cootamundra apprentices facing hardship in their study, boosting their budget to ensure they complete their trade and add to the State’s skilled workforce. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships provide first-year apprentices with up to $15,000 over three years, as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to strength

​​Monday, 12 April 2021​ The NSW Government is providing $1.5 million to assist Cootamundra electorate apprentices through the annual Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship program. 100 scholarships worth $15,000 each will support apprentices who are experiencing financial or personal hardship and demonstrate a commitment to a career in vocational education and training. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship program offers a great incentiv

​​Tuesday, 19 May 2020​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced applications are now open for the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships and encouraged all hard working apprentices to apply. The scholarships support apprentices who demonstrate dedication to their studies and are committed to their on and off the job training. These $15,000 scholarships are a substantial assistance for apprentices throughout their training, removing some of the financial pressure of st

​​Monday, 17 December 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today presented a dedicated automotive apprentice with a scholarship to help her finish her training. Ms Cooke presented automotive apprentice Shannon D’Souza with a Bert Evans Scholarship from the NSW Government providing her with $15,000 over three years to help complete her apprenticeship. “Shannon is a well deserving recipient of this scholarship – she is a mother of two who knows that completing a trade and g

March 9, 2018 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local first-year apprentices who are experiencing financial or other personal hardship to apply for a $15,000 Bert Evans Scholarship. Ms Cooke said applications are now open for the scholarships which are worth $5000 a year over three years. “A Bert Evans scholarship is one of the most significant ways an apprentice or trainee can secure $15,000 to make sure they have everything they need to finish their traini