Port continues to invest in local young people

The Port of Dover has been on the search for the latest local addition to the team of young people being nurtured and supported in a port-related career at Dover.

Following a formal selection process, the Port has awarded this year's bursary to Owen Hayward. Forming part of the Port's wider Youth Engagement Scheme (YES), the bursary scheme aims to encourage local students to take up study at university in a port-related field with a long term view of ensuring that the future success of the Port is driven by local people. The Port also provides the students with paid work placements during or following the period of their study of up to one year.

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive for the Port of Dover says: "I am delighted to award Owen his bursary, another sign of the Port's commitment to giving young people the tools for future success here in Dover. The scheme is bringing the Port and its community closer in developing a shared understanding of the Port, what it does and its place within Dover as a major employer now and in the future. The aim is to serve the Port's customers in the years to come through young local people delivering excellent customer service in their chosen profession."

Owen, born in Dover, lives in Deal and attends Sir Roger Manwood's School in Sandwich where he is currently in his final year studying A level Maths, Business Studies and Geography. Owen will then go on to study a BSc in Accounting & Finance at the University of Sussex.

Owen says: "I feel extremely proud for having been given the opportunity by the Port of Dover. To get such support from a local business to develop my skills and to have the chance to experience life at the Port and share in its exciting future plans is fantastic."

Photo shows Tim Waggott (Chief Executive), Owen Hayward and Anita Wilson (General Manager - Corporate Administration)