Menu
21/04/2016
Winners Of Apprentice Of The Year Announced
The 2016 winners of the Apprentice of the Year Awards have been announced at an event in Belfast's Titanic Building hosted by radio presenter, Pete Snodden.
Antrim's Lauren Gourley and Omagh's Emmet Lagan won the Apprentice of the Year and Higher Level Apprentice of the Year for 2016, respectively, at the annual Awards.
Ms Gourley, 20, is completing an Engineering apprenticeship at Larne Skill Development and is employed by Schlumberger, Monkstown.
30-year-old Mr Lagan, is completing an Engineering higher level apprenticeship at South West College, Omagh, and is employed by SSE.
Congratulating the winners, Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry said: "I congratulate Lauren and Emmet on winning their respective Apprentice and Higher Level Apprentice of the Year categories and all the other finalists here today on their achievements.
"I wish them continued success in their chosen careers. These Awards highlight how Apprenticeships and the new Higher Level Apprenticeships are supporting our local economy by ensuring our workforce is getting the skills needed and valued by local employers."
The joint winners of the Innovation in Partnership Award were Deloitte/Ulster University Business School and PwC/People 1st.
ApprenticeshipsNI is part funded by the European Social Fund.
The Apprentice of the Year Awards were part supported by City & Guilds and Fujitsu.
(MH)
Antrim's Lauren Gourley and Omagh's Emmet Lagan won the Apprentice of the Year and Higher Level Apprentice of the Year for 2016, respectively, at the annual Awards.
Ms Gourley, 20, is completing an Engineering apprenticeship at Larne Skill Development and is employed by Schlumberger, Monkstown.
30-year-old Mr Lagan, is completing an Engineering higher level apprenticeship at South West College, Omagh, and is employed by SSE.
Congratulating the winners, Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry said: "I congratulate Lauren and Emmet on winning their respective Apprentice and Higher Level Apprentice of the Year categories and all the other finalists here today on their achievements.
"I wish them continued success in their chosen careers. These Awards highlight how Apprenticeships and the new Higher Level Apprenticeships are supporting our local economy by ensuring our workforce is getting the skills needed and valued by local employers."
The joint winners of the Innovation in Partnership Award were Deloitte/Ulster University Business School and PwC/People 1st.
ApprenticeshipsNI is part funded by the European Social Fund.
The Apprentice of the Year Awards were part supported by City & Guilds and Fujitsu.
(MH)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 May 2018
Entries Open For Apprentice Of The Year Awards
The Department for the Economy are seeking applications to the 2018 Apprentice of the Year Awards. Launching the annual competition, Permanent Secretary, Noel Lavery said: "The Apprentice of the Year Awards started back in 2001.
Entries Open For Apprentice Of The Year Awards
The Department for the Economy are seeking applications to the 2018 Apprentice of the Year Awards. Launching the annual competition, Permanent Secretary, Noel Lavery said: "The Apprentice of the Year Awards started back in 2001.
31 October 2012
Former Apprentice Winner To Be Guest Speaker At Business Awards
Former BBC Apprentice Show winner Tim Campbell will be in Belfast as guest speaker of the Belfast Business Awards at the City Hall on Thursday 8 November.
Former Apprentice Winner To Be Guest Speaker At Business Awards
Former BBC Apprentice Show winner Tim Campbell will be in Belfast as guest speaker of the Belfast Business Awards at the City Hall on Thursday 8 November.
06 January 2016
Minister Launches Apprentice Of The Year Award
The Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the 2016 Apprentice of the Year Award, with nominations in three categories, including: Apprentice of the Year, Higher Level Apprentice of the Year and the Innovation in Partnership Award for Employers and Training Suppliers.
Minister Launches Apprentice Of The Year Award
The Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the 2016 Apprentice of the Year Award, with nominations in three categories, including: Apprentice of the Year, Higher Level Apprentice of the Year and the Innovation in Partnership Award for Employers and Training Suppliers.
13 June 2011
NI's Top Apprentices Sought
There's to be a gala celebration this month as the hunt for Northern Ireland's top apprentices gets underway.
NI's Top Apprentices Sought
There's to be a gala celebration this month as the hunt for Northern Ireland's top apprentices gets underway.
17 May 2006
Modern Apprentice of the year named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the award at a ceremony at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.
Modern Apprentice of the year named
A young ICT apprentice from West Belfast has been unveiled as the Modern Apprentice of the Year 2006. Gerard O Hara, an apprentice ICT manager at St Colm’s High School in the city, collected the award at a ceremony at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
