Last chance to enter the Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards
There’s only a few days left to ensure your apprentices, mentors and firms are given the recognition they truly deserve after one of the toughest years in business.
Entries close on June 30 for the competition, which recognising the best new talent in the region, and the businesses which nurture them.
Judges will be scrutinising all the entries from a range of companies in the area – and your business, whether it employs a handful of people or hundreds, could be in the running.
The past year has been one of the most challenging ever, both for businesses and those in education … and in honour of the resilient young apprentices and the individuals and firms mentoring them, nominations have been opened up for this exciting event.
The awards ceremony will be held in the Holiday Inn, Thorpe Wood, on September 24, but you only have until June 30 to get your entries in, before a judging panel will select the region’s top performers in a range of categories.
Nominations can be submitted by the apprentice themselves, their employer, college or training provider or even by proud loved ones. There are also categories for employers and mentors, so businesses can nominate their own teams and trainers. A regional apprentice of the year will also be selected.
And thanks to overall sponsorship from Openreach, working in association with The Peterborough Telegraph and JPIMedia Events, this event will pay tribute to the wide diversity of careers and skill levels apprenticeships offer, as well as heralding the role employers play in producing the next generation of skilled talent.
Category sponsors include Princebuild, East of England Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, BGL, Anglia Ruskin University, Cityfibre, City College Peterborough and Baker Perkins.
The categories are:
Training Provider/Programme of the Year
Regional Apprentice of the Year
Large Employer of the Year
Rising Star
Intermediate or Advanced Apprentice of the Year
SME Employer of the Year
Mentor of the Year
Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year
Diversity and Inclusion Award
Business and Law Apprentice of the Year
Health and Public Service Apprentice of the Year
Mark Edwards, editor of the Peterborough Telegraph said: “We’re very proud of the amazing and resilient businesses in and around Peterborough and we want to honour them and their up and coming talent.
“Apprenticeships are now available in almost every business sector from traditional trades to health and the public sector, and are a crucial route into work and training for tens of thousands of people every year.
“They are also open to all ages, which make them a versatile, popular choice with outstanding prospects. We’re looking for nominations from traditional apprentice sectors, modern apprentices, graduate apprentices, training providers and firms who know that their apprentice mentoring team is one of the best.
“Nominations are invited from any apprentice or business in and around Peterborough – best of luck to everyone. Submitting an entry is easy, simply follow the link below to find out all you need to know.”
Fuller details of each category and the entry requirements are available here.