Spotlight on Star Apprentices

APPRENTICES who have shone in their first steps in their careers supporting Tameside residents have been recognised for their commitment.

Tameside Council Interim Chief Executive Harry Catherall, who himself started out as an apprentice at the age of 16, presented awards to current council apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which celebrates the skills and opportunities created by apprenticeships.

Since the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy was launched in 2017, the council has seen 94 new apprentices complete their apprenticeships, with 61 moving onto a permanent role.

A further 126 employees have further developed their skills through apprenticeships varying from Levels 2 -7 across 38 different qualifications.

Tameside Council presented apprentice awards as follows:

• Jay Clarke, a Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprentice, received the apprentice of Year Award.
• Charlotte Brooks, a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice, received an Innovation and Creativity Award.
• Chloe Nelson, a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice, received a Hard Work and Dedication Award.
• Lucy Green, a Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice, received a Rising Star Award.
• Libby Fernley, a Level 3 Business Apprentice, received a Rising Star Award.

Tameside Council Executive Member responsible for lifelong learning Cllr Leanne Feeley said: “Congratulations and well done to these individuals who were nominated by their managers for their outstanding work and commitment to serving our local community. They clearly have bright futures ahead.

“Apprenticeships provide tremendous opportunities for both people and workplaces to develop skills, talent and supporting people to progress in their careers.”

To find out more about apprenticeships see www.tameside.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships