Apprenticeships are helping to create the skilled, knowledgeable and experienced workforce of the future. Back with 12 awards, the will celebrate all of those committed to up-skilling and becoming the best.
The awards are open to both current apprentices and those who have recently completed an apprenticeship, alongside the employers and organisations providing the vital training.
today before the deadline closes at midday on Monday, September 20.
Finally able to reunite in person and celebrate success on the big stage, the Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021 will take place live at the Edgbaston Stadium on Thursday, November 11.
The event is partnered with and headline sponsored by . To find out more, visit the . For ticket and sponsorship enquiries, contact paige.jackson@reachplc.com.
Here are a few of the reasons why you should for this year's Apprenticeship Awards...
1. Find your future
The are a great indicator of success.
Being involved in an apprenticeship creates a well-rounded, skilled employee that businesses would be thrilled to have on their team. With an award showing that you are the top apprentice of the year in your sector, an employer will have an independent review that you are the best of the best.
If you're a training provider or employer which has already seen countless apprentices turn into remarkable success stories, then you know that the talent pool is overflowing with ambitious and intelligent recruits. Your next star employee could be on the search for an apprenticeship and see your shortlisting or award win as a reason to choose your business as the place for their skills.
Event partner Ladder for Greater Birmingham campaign was , aimed at creating hundreds of new apprenticeships in Birmingham and Solihull. To find out more about the Ladder campaign and how employing apprentices can benefit your business, visit or call 03332 409 699. |
2. Tell the world
Held by Reach plc, the have the backing of the largest commercial national and regional newspaper publisher in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ.
By entering, you have the chance to see your success broadcast to millions of readers online at and BusinessLive and in print to tens of thousands of Birmingham Mail readers.
You never know who could spot your achievements.
3. Thank the team
Whether it's an award for apprentices or employers, it is a great morale boost to see one of your own win one of these prestigious awards.
The positive response reflects on both the brilliant learner and the dedicated teacher helping develop their skills. Without the other, neither would be able to succeed as remarkably as they are; and that is why these awards are so important as they recognise the teamwork that goes into a successful apprenticeship.
The 2021 award categories are:
- Apprentice of the Year - Health, Education & Care, sponsored by
- Apprentice of the Year - Construction and Property Industries, sponsored by
- Apprentice of the Year - Engineering and Manufacturing, sponsored by
- Apprentice of the Year - Professional Services, sponsored by
- Apprentice of the Year - Tech, Digital and Creative Industries, sponsored by
- Apprentice of the Year - Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by (chosen from the six category winners above)
- Small Employer of the Year (1-50 staff), sponsored by
- Medium Employer of the Year (51-249 staff), sponsored by
- Large Employer of the Year (250+ staff), sponsored by
- Training Provider of the Year, sponsored by
- Education Engagement Award, sponsored by
Our event drinks sponsor is and our brochure sponsor is
Find the criteria for each award on the website . Entries close on September 17 and are open to both current apprentices and those who have recently completed an apprenticeship, alongside the employers and organisations providing the vital training.
The Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021 will be held on November 11 at Edgbaston Stadium. To enter or find out more information about the event, visit the .
