National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 gets underway

The search for England’s top apprenticeship employers and apprentices has begun with the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 kicking off this week.

The awards acknowledge those individuals that make a significant contribution to apprenticeships.

The application site is now open for entries for apprentices and apprentice employers to be named ‘the best of the best’ on a regional and national level, in ten categories:

Employer Categories

• Small Employer of the Year (1 to 24 employees)
• Medium Employer of the Year (25 to 249 employees)
• Large Employer of the Year (250 to 4,999 employees)
• Macro Employer of the Year (5,000+ employees)
• Newcomer SME of the Year (up to 249 employees)
• Newcomer Large Employer of the Year (250+ employees)

Apprentice Categories

• Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
• Advanced Apprentice of the Year
• Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year

Apprenticeship Champion

• Apprenticeship Champion of the Year

The Apprenticeship Champion of the Year is open to individuals who go above and beyond to champion Apprenticeships.

The award is open to apprentices themselves but is also open to those who have made a significant contribution to apprenticeships such as those people who give careers guidance and working in schools, colleges and other organisations.

The very best employer category entries will also feature in the prestigious annual Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.

Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service, said: “These awards are a top accolade for all the hard work apprentices and employers are putting into apprenticeships. They are real examples of the many benefits apprenticeships bring to apprentices themselves and their employer. As winners ‘the best of the best’ gain public recognition for their achievements and really are inspiring ambassadors of apprenticeships.

“The 2016 National Apprenticeship Awards final, once again, showcased fantastic talent, commitment and determination from everyone dedicated to improving skills through apprenticeships. We are looking forward to sharing and celebrating further successes for 2017.”

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