Apprentices' efforts recognised

DEARNE Valley College (DVC) is celebrating Apprenticeship Week 2010 by hosting an awards celebration to congratulate successful, hard working young people and their employers.

Apprenticeship Week takes place from next Monday and on Tuesday the college will reward those that have done well and will show prospective employers the benefits an apprentice can bring to a business.

Over the past few months nominations have been submitted by employers and apprentices, with the winners announced at the celebration.

The awards will be presented at the Wath-based college by Paul Townsley, Principal and Chief Executive for apprentices in Business Administration, Childcare, Construction, Health and Social Care and Sport.

Awards will also be given out for Apprentice of the Year and Employer of the Year.

Kaye Jackson, DVC Business Development Manager commented:

“The Apprenticeship Awards celebration is to recognise hard work and personal achievement. The celebration is also to raise awareness of Apprenticeship schemes and the benefits that an apprentice can bring to a business”.

For further information about apprenticeships visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk