Apprenticeship Awards 2020 recognise Trafford College Group apprentices and their employers

Businesses and apprentices celebrated more trophies than ever at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020.

 The Trafford College Group, whose colleges include Stockport College, is one of Greater Manchester’s largest apprenticeship providers and welcomed over 100 apprentices and employers to the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford to recognise their work in developing skills for the future at its 2020 Apprenticeship Awards event.

Vice Principal James Scott and Assistant Principal Alex Fau Goodwin presented the awards to representatives from a vast range of vocational and academic industries in the fields of business, sport, building services, hospitality and engineering to name but a few.

Debbie Southwell, a grandmother of 12, secured the Overall Apprentice of the Year apprenticeship award at the 2020 ceremony.  She said:

I’ve much more confidence in my computing skills and a lot more faith in my English abilities. My trainer Colina has been so positive with me and really encouraging. Now, to win an award! I have never won anything in my life; I’m so excited!

“If you’re doing a job, I like to do it properly and Trafford College Group has helped me achieve that.”

Debbie received the ‘Health and Social Care Apprentice of the Year’ award and was commended by health and social care employers, New Care Homes.

Vice Principal James Scott said:

The Trafford College Group continues to inspire and grow our apprenticeship programme across Greater Manchester and beyond, and our transformational partnerships with some of the most significant employers in the region continue to go from strength to strength.

“Our annual apprenticeship awards celebrate the fantastic achievements and dedication of our apprentices, as well as the commitment of the organisations who are investing in their futures by working alongside us in our apprenticeship delivery. Our apprentices continue to have a tremendous impact on the landscape of businesses across Greater Manchester and we wish them every success in the future.”

Full list of winners at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020

Apprentices of the Year 2020

• Professional Studies – Taylor
• Business & Retail – Katie Pyrah
• Early Years – Niamh O’Dowd
• Health & Social Care – Debbie Southwell
• Sport – Ronan Harvey
• Hairdressing – Michael Dring
• Hospitality – Hollie Jackson
• Construction (Carpentry & Joinery) – Jake Flynn
• Plumbing & Gas – Anthony Jackson
• Heating & Ventilation – Thomas Smith
• Building Services – Zara Ferati
• Science – Christopher Shaw
• Motor Vehicle – Sean Jackson
• Electrical – Jack Storer
• Engineering – Cameron Pitt

Commitment to Training 2020

• Professional studies – Trafford Housing Trust
• Business & Retail – Dufry
• Early Years – Afifah Academy
• Health & Social Care – New Care Homes
• Sport – CEPD
• Hairdressing – Sand Hairdressing 
• Hospitality – J.W. Lees
• Construction (Carpentry & Joinery) – Diamond Shopfitting Ltd
• Plumbing & Gas – Neat Heat Services Ltd
• Heating & Ventilation – Laing O’Rourke
• Building Services – Briggs & Forrester
• Science – Whiston Hospital
• Motor Vehicle – Macclesfield MOT and Service Centre
• Electrical – Bailey and Wardle Electrical Contractors
• Engineering – Howells Railway Products Ltd

Image: Debbie Southwell receiving her award at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020.