A Cannock-based apprentice has been recognised by one of the leading West Midlands ceremonies for young and adult learners and employers.
Gestamp Tallent’s Andrew Wright took home the Higher Education title from the In-Comm Training Awards.
Judges say he impressed them with his hunger to improve for the good of his family and his longer-term vision to advance into management at the automotive supplier.
Bekki Phillips, Executive Director at In-Comm Training, said: “Andrew is a real credit to Gestamp Tallent and a perfect example of what you can achieve with the right attitude, commitment and an extremely supportive employer.”
The awards are in their 14th year this year and received the most diverse selection of entries yet.
The ceremony was held in Birmingham last week and gave over 100 finalists the opportunity to celebrate their achievements in front of their peers, mentors, and employers.
Bekki added: “This is the 14th year of our awards, and the competition has intensified yet again, with young people and mature learners continuing to deliver positive impacts on shopfloors and businesses across the West Midlands.
“We’ve got apprentices making a massive difference to SMEs, major automotive suppliers, nuclear businesses and even a water safety specialist. It’s so important to tell these individual stories and put apprenticeships on the map for future generations to consider.”
Gareth Jones, Managing Director In-Comm Training, said: “The excitement in the room was palpable and you can really tell there’s a positive vibe around apprenticeships and we want to grow this.”
