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Amazing Apprenticeships go behind-the-scenes at Coca-Cola

The latest instalment in the ‘Apprentices Are Amazing’ film series introduces Amelia, a mechanical and electrical engineer and FMEA Apprentice of the Year 2020. The inspirational film follows Amelia in her day-to-day role offering insight into her journey so far, why she chose an apprenticeship, how she found her apprenticeship, and what her advice to those considering their next step would be. “I’m a practical learner,” says Amelia, Coca-Cola Europacific…

NG Bailey apprentice crowned CIBSE Apprentice of the Year Technician

NG Bailey Building Services Engineer apprentice, Harry Playfair, has been named the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Technical Apprentice of the Year. The awards recognise the rising stars who have a desire to succeed in the building services discipline. Part of Harry’s award entry was a video presentation in which nominees were asked to explain why they would recommend an apprenticeship. Harry said: “During the two short years…

3,000 new apprenticeships created in Swansea Bay City Region

UK Government Minister for Wales David TC Davies met young people who will benefit from a new £30m initiative to provide training and development opportunities. Following the UK Government and Welsh Government approval of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme, Minister Davies met students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Gower College Swansea to hear how it will benefit young people across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire,…

Engineering apprentice wins Apprentice Endeavour award

Northumberland College engineering apprentice, Hamish Carroll, representing Tharsus Ltd., won the Apprentice Endeavour award at the recent Make UK 2020 Awards. The Awards celebrate the brilliance of UK manufacturing and engineering, with the Apprentice Endeavour award given to an apprentice who has engaged with their apprenticeship programme despite adverse circumstances. It acknowledges their determination and progress on their individual journey. Hamish says, “I’m incredibly proud to have won the Make…