England’s top eight apprentices and employers were revealed last night at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2010 presented by City & Guilds in Westminster. The Awards recognised the huge achievements and commitment of both apprentices and employers over the past twelve months.
John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, said:
“Apprenticeships play a huge role in providing the skills we need to build an advanced economy. They help get young people into work and boost productivity and improve competitiveness. I am just about to take on an apprentice myself, so I know the benefits they can bring to the workplace. The Apprenticeship Awards recognise and celebrate these benefits as well as the hard work of individuals and the commitment of employers to invest in their workforce. For this Government, skills are a priority and apprenticeships are at the heart of our determination to produce a new generation of craftsmen capable of building a highly skilled, competitive economy.”
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