An Evening of Celebrating Success at the Annual Apprenticeship Awards
On Tuesday, 8th February 2022, in the midst of National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeships at Salford City College hosted their apprentices, employer partners, stakeholders and colleagues with an evening of celebration at the Annual Apprenticeship Awards.
The event took place at FutureSkills at MediaCityUK, with guests treated to networking, drinks and canapés before an awards event where businesses and apprentices would be recognised and awarded for their commitment to apprenticeships.
Hosted by Allan Milne, Director of Business Development & Apprenticeships at Salford City College Group, and with key note speeches from Tom Stannard, Chief Executive of Salford City Council, apprentice Robin Stewart from Co-op, and former Sector-Based Work Academy student Arnold Keungmeue, guests were able to hear first-hand why apprenticeships are so important for both businesses and individuals.
Musical performances also graced the awards stage with Creative Music student Brendan Lau performing an acoustic set, and The Pendleton Contemporary Choir covering a mash-up of show-stopping a cappellas.
Awards were given to apprentices who have gone above and beyond in their work, have excelled in their apprenticeship, are a great asset to their business and have brought unique and fresh ideas to their organisation.
Business awards were given to our employers who have ignited their businesses through apprenticeships, worked with the Apprenticeship Team to develop their apprentices and create opportunities, taken part in initiatives that have benefited their apprentices and championed the use of apprenticeships to drive their business forward.
Winners from the evening included:
Host of the event, Allan Milne, commented: "It was a brilliant evening where we celebrated the best of both apprentices and employers. There were so many brilliant nominees, the judging panel had a very tough time deciding. I am looking forward to next year already!"
Guest and winner of the Medium Employer of the Year Award, Nicola Fleury, commented: "Just to say a huge thank you for the most fabulous awards ceremony on Tuesday evening. We were delighted to win the award for the 'Medium Employer of the Year'. Everything was wonderful and so well organised from start to finish. The entertainment was superb and the refreshments were lovely thank you all so much, very much appreciated. We really enjoyed the evening and a huge pat on the back to all involved."
To find out more about how you can become an apprentice or employ an apprentice for your business, contact the Apprenticeship Team on 0161 631 5555 or email apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk.