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20/02/2006
Search begins for Modern Apprentice of the Year
The search has begun to find the Modern Apprentice of the Year for 2006.
The competition, open to 16-24 year olds on the Department for Employment and Learning's (DEL) Modern Apprenticeship programme, aims to recognise apprentices who have excelled in their chosen area. Local training organisations in particular are being asked to identify their best modern apprentices.
Speaking at the competition's launch, Heather Stevens, Head of Skills and Industry Division at the Department for Employment and Learning, said: "Modern Apprenticeships help young people develop the skills and qualifications they need to launch their career.
"This competition recognises the cream of our young talent - the apprentices who are successfully acquiring the skills they need to enhance their own prospects and, in turn, help boost the economy."
Last year's winner, Alan Rooks, works for Allied Bakeries in East Belfast. Prior to his win, he had already implemented new practices which had saved the company over £100,000 in manufacturing costs. Since his success, Alan has taken up a new post within the company.
The City and Guilds sponsored awards ceremony, set to be held on 16 May at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, will see the Modern Apprentice of the Year presented with a complete computer package courtesy of Fujitsu. The training organisation that provides the winner's training will also be recognised, as well the Modern Apprentice who has overcome significant personal challenges to achieve his or her goals.
The closing date for entries is noon on 8 March.
Full details and a nomination form can be downloaded from the DEL website.
(SP/GB)
The competition, open to 16-24 year olds on the Department for Employment and Learning's (DEL) Modern Apprenticeship programme, aims to recognise apprentices who have excelled in their chosen area. Local training organisations in particular are being asked to identify their best modern apprentices.
Speaking at the competition's launch, Heather Stevens, Head of Skills and Industry Division at the Department for Employment and Learning, said: "Modern Apprenticeships help young people develop the skills and qualifications they need to launch their career.
"This competition recognises the cream of our young talent - the apprentices who are successfully acquiring the skills they need to enhance their own prospects and, in turn, help boost the economy."
Last year's winner, Alan Rooks, works for Allied Bakeries in East Belfast. Prior to his win, he had already implemented new practices which had saved the company over £100,000 in manufacturing costs. Since his success, Alan has taken up a new post within the company.
The City and Guilds sponsored awards ceremony, set to be held on 16 May at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, will see the Modern Apprentice of the Year presented with a complete computer package courtesy of Fujitsu. The training organisation that provides the winner's training will also be recognised, as well the Modern Apprentice who has overcome significant personal challenges to achieve his or her goals.
The closing date for entries is noon on 8 March.
Full details and a nomination form can be downloaded from the DEL website.
(SP/GB)
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