This year’s Employer and Apprentice awards will celebrate, recognise and share best practice and excellence with employers and apprentices across Greater Manchester.
Celebrating investing in skills.
The award ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate the invaluable experience that TSCG’s employer connections offer to apprentices, as well as recognise the success of the TSCG apprentices within their schemes.
- To celebrate the hard work, success and employability of individual apprentices.
- To recognise employers for their incredible contribution to the apprenticeship scheme.
Our commitment lies in unlocking the potential and fostering the success of our students and staff, but also our stakeholders and employer partners. Our mission is to provide exceptional education and training opportunities that enable individuals to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen professions. With a history spanning several decades across the boroughs of Trafford and Stockport, we continuously strive to offer a diverse range of courses that cater to the evolving needs of our local community and beyond.
Who can nominate and be nominated?
Employers are eligible to nominate an apprentice in any of the relevant categories.
In order to be nominated, apprentices must have either completed their apprenticeship between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024 or are continuing to work towards their apprenticeship.
Apprentices are eligible to nominate their employers in the relevant categories.
NOMINATIONS WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 29TH
Employers! It’s time to nominate your learners!
These Awards celebrate apprentices’ outstanding contributions to their workplace and exceptional progress in developing their skills development and studies.
STEM Apprentice of the Year
The STEM Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship programme within one of the following sectors: Science, Engineering, Computing or Motor Vehicle. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Commercial Services Apprentice of the Year
The Commercial Services Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship programme within one of the following sectors: Hair, Hospitality, Customer Service or Retail. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Business and Professional Studies Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by Mindful Education
The Business and Professional Studies Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship programme within one of the following sectors: Accountancy Business, Management, Procurement or HR. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Construction Trades Apprentice of the Year
The Construction Trades Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship programme within one of the following sectors: Building Services, Gas and Plumbing, Brickwork, Electrical Installation and Wood Occupations. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Early Years, Health and Education Apprentice of the Year
The Early Years, Health and Education Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship programme within one of the following sectors: Early Years, Health and Social Care or Education. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Higher Education Apprentice of the Year
The Higher Education Apprentice of the Year award is open to apprentices who are working towards or have recently completed an apprenticeship programme at level 4 or above across any discipline. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer.
Industry Placement Student of the Year – Sponsored by ESSITY UK
The Industry Placement Student of the Year is open to all students who have undertaken a placement either as part of a T Level Programme or as part of a Full Time Study Programme. The award looks to recognise an individual who has shown the greatest potential, achievement and contribution to their employer whilst on placement.
Apprentices and Partners, you can nominate an employer here!
Work Experience Champion partner of the year
The Work Experience Champion Partner of the Year recognises an employer that has demonstrated a commitment to providing a hands on experience to full time learners; reinforcing their academic knowledge and helping them develop a deeper understanding of how their skills can be transferred to the practical working environment. Work Experience placements include a 36 hour work placement for learners on a full time time study programme.
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Industry Placement partner of the year
The Industry Placement Partner of the Year recognises an employer that has demonstrated a commitment to providing a hands on experience to full time learners; reinforcing their academic knowledge and helping them develop a deeper understanding of how their skills can be transferred to the practical working environment. Industry Placement Partners include a 45-60 day placement for T Levels or an extended placement (over 36 hours) as part of a main time study programme.
Nominate your employer/partner
Learning Partner of the Year
The Learning Partner of the Year recognises an organisation who has shown a commitment to training and retaining their workforce through upskilling opportunities. This award is open to organisations of all sizes across all industries.
Nominate your employer/partner
Investment in Skills Partner of the year
The Investment in Skills Partner of the Year recognises outstanding commitment to learning and development for the workforce, Trafford and stockport College students and the local community through collaborative partnership working. This award is open to organisations of all sizes across all industries.
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Apprentice employer of the year for small/medium business
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a commitment to supporting individuals through the creation of apprenticeship opportunities. The organisation will have shown an outstanding contribution made to the training and development of apprentices resulting in a measurable impact for both the individual and the employer. The small/medium business category is for organisations with a wage bill of less than £3million (non-levy) across all industries.
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Apprentice employer of the year for large business
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated a commitment to supporting individuals through the creation of apprenticeship opportunities. The organisation will have shown an outstanding contribution made to the training and development of apprentices resulting in a measurable impact for both the individual and the employer. The large business category is for organisations with a wage bill in excess of £3million (Levy) across all industries.
Nominate your employer/partner
Apprenticeships are a huge part of TSCG’s technical and professional provision, allowing people to develop their career, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
For employers, apprenticeships provide a committed and highly skilled workforce.
Our Apprenticeship and Employer Awards recognise the outstanding achievement of apprentices and employers alike as well as providing an excellent opportunity to celebrate their very real contribution to the nation’s upskilling and economic prosperity.
Trafford College Group’s Assistant Principal in Adult & Employer Engagement, Tracey Wood –
“It was fantastic to see such dedication and passion from both employers, apprentices and students. It’s a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence and contribution to developing skills. It was a wonderful event and celebration of technical skills and education and the positive impact on business and our local communities.
We were delighted to celebrate with our employers, partners and learners cementing the strong relationships with industry and businesses, providing our learners and apprentices with an enriched experience and skills to progress in work and life.
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