Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020.
The Awards celebrate the most successful apprentices, schools, careers leads, training providers and apprenticeship employers across 12 awards, so aspiring award-winners are being encouraged to submit their entries before the deadline on Sunday 12 July 2020.
The 12 categories include:
Apprentice Awards
- Intermediate Level Apprentice of the Year
- Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year
- Higher Level Apprentice of the Year
Employer Awards
- Small Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (< 50 employees)
- Medium Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (50 – 249 employees)
- Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (> 250 employees)
Support Awards
- School of the Year
- Training Provider of the Year
- Careers Lead of the Year
- Apprenticeship Champion of the Year
The event culminates in the two illustrious overall awards:
- Worcestershire Apprenticeship Employer of the Year
- Worcestershire Apprentice of the Year
Thomas Smith, Information Technology Support Technician at DRPG, is the proud winner of the 2019 Worcestershire Apprentice of the Year Award and encourages all apprentices to apply for the Awards.
He said: “It’s great to be acknowledged for the hard work I have put in over the duration of my apprenticeship, especially as I have come from originally doing a traineeship and worked my way from a Level 3 apprentice to completing a Level 4 apprenticeship in the IT industry. My role at DRPG has benefited me a lot as my questions and opinions are always taken on board, even when we have to make crucial decisions that will affect the rest of the team. The award hasn’t just benefited me, it’s benefited the company as well, as it showcases their successful apprenticeship programme and their commitment to developing young people’s careers by giving them an opportunity to work in a family feel environment within a global organisation.
“I would encourage apprentices to apply for the Awards because it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your achievements since starting the apprenticeship programme. For Worcestershire to take such a high interest in promoting apprenticeships through these Awards gives every apprentice the chance to showcase their abilities.”
This year’s Awards will mark the seventh year of the prestigious awards, having consistently attracted audiences of over 300 people. The glamorous Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 12 November 2020, at the Tree Tops Pavilion in West Midland Safari Park.
To enter, visit the Worcestershire Apprenticeships website here.
Limited sponsorship opportunities are also available for this year’s awards, therefore organisations are encouraged to register their interest to sponsor or purchase a table at the awards as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To sponsor this year’s awards or enquire for a table, please contact [email protected].
Don’t miss any of the conversation about the Awards by following the #WorcsApprentice hashtag and @WorcsApprentice account on Twitter.
To read the latest Skills News from the two counties, visit hwchamber.co.uk/category/skills-news