The Chamber strongly promotes education and sharing of professional knowledge. During the AGRO SHOW, the finals of all-Poland competitions organised by PIGMIUR, “Medal-worthy Mechanic” and “Medal-worthy Young Mechanic” were held.

Medal-worthy Young Mechanic

This competition is addressed to students at agricultural schools wanting to develop their interest and skills in technical servicing of agricultural machines. Young mechanics from schools from all over Poland had to perform practical tasks, and answer a series of theoretical questions. Students participating in the competition competed for attractive prizes: Additionally, prizes were also awarded to schools which students won 1st,  2nd, or 3rd place in the competition.

The winners of this year’s edition of the competition “Medal-worthy Young Mechanic” were:
1^st place – Radosław Kowalczyk – ZSP in Gniezno
2^nd place – Szymon Cieślak – ZSR in Lututów
3^rd place – Krzysztof Kałat – ZSP in Gniezno

Medal-worthy Mechanic

The finalists competed directly during a practical step that was held on September 19, 2018 at Zespół Szkół Przyrodniczych in Poznan. A theoretical step took place in Bednary. Similarly as in the previous years, the mechanics showed extensive knowledge and practical skills.

The winners of the competition “Medal-worthy Mechanic” were:
1^st place – Paweł Pacholec
2^nd place – Leszek Konopka
3^rd place – Wojciech Pryzmont

This year both competitions were sponsored by a steel manufacturer, the company SSAB.