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The Apprentice of the Year Award will honour an individual who has made a positive impact in a business during the last 24 months, whilst training through an apprenticeship training programme.
The award is open to apprentices of any age who have joined a business after leaving school or college, or those who are existing employees of a business who have trained through an apprenticeship to progress their career with their employer. This could be an apprenticeship in any industry, including up to degree level.
Judges will be looking for:
- Clear evidence of the positive impact the individual has had within the business
- How they have applied their academic study and technical skills developed with their education provider in their role
- How they have supported the employer and their colleagues by taking new innovative ideas from concept to action that improves the productivity and customer experience within the organisation
The Apprentice of the Year will be a committed member of the team, that delivers impact through an ambitious, collaborative approach.
For any queries regarding your entry, please get in touch with the Chamber team at info@somersetbusinessawards.org.uk.
How do I enter?
All you need to do is complete the online entry form, making sure that you understand the criteria for the category/ies that you wish to enter.
- Choose your category
- Enter a statement of up to 800 words explaining why your business merits an award
- Highlight up to six key points selling your company to the judges
- Attach up to five pieces of evidence to support your application – attachments can be up to a maximum of 2MB each.
- Attach the company logo
Does my business qualify?
All businesses entering the awards must be based within the district council administrative boundaries of Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Mendip and Somerset West and Taunton. Business can also enter if they are based within the following North Somerset Council and Bath and North East Somerset postcodes:
BS21, 22, 23, 24, 40, 48 and 49
The business should have its head office within the defined eligible area set out above. If this is not the case, the entry MUST demonstrate that the enterprise has local autonomy over business planning, marketing, HR and budget within the eligible areas listed above.
If you are unsure if you qualify, please get in touch.
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University Centre Weston (UCW) is a Gold-rated higher education institution located in Weston-super-Mare, which is part of the Weston College Group.
It offers a wide range of traditional degrees programs, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ), short courses and Degree Apprenticeships.
Known for its strong emphasis on employability and practical skills, UCW has become a leader in Degree Apprenticeships, a rapidly growing provision that combines academic study with workplace experience.
These programs enable students to earn while they learn, gaining valuable industry experience and qualifications simultaneously, whilst enabling employers to develop their workforce for the future.
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