Call for top apprentice nominations
Employers across Orkney are being urged to nominate their star apprentices to see if they can win the title of best in Scotland.
The search is on to find the country’s top apprentices, with nominations for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards now open.
Now in their 18th year, the awards are delivered by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and aim to celebrate the continued growth and diversity of apprenticeships.
The event also demonstrates the benefits apprenticeships bring to employers, individuals and the wider economy.
Categories this year recognise both large employers and SMEs, while others celebrate the achievements of individuals including Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices.
Other categories include Instructor of the Year and Apprentice Ambassador of the Year.
SDS Director of National Training Programmes Katie Hutton said: “More and more employers and individuals are benefiting from apprenticeships every year.
“The awards showcase the skills of apprentices, the commitment of employers and the dedication of training providers across sectors and across Scotland. The standard of previous nominations has always been extremely high, and I am certain this year’s award entries will be no less impressive.
“The awards are also a valuable opportunity to showcase diversity as well as the breadth of opportunity across Scottish apprenticeships.”
The awards ceremony will take place in November.
Deadline for entries closes at noon on Wednesday, June 26 and nominations can be made at www.apprenticeships.scot/events/awards/