Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Accounts Apprentice has been awarded Stockport Apprentice of the Year and received a nomination for National Apprentice of the Year.
Michael Valentine, 17, joined Starkey in 2014 and has achieved excellent academic results as well as proving himself to have a strong work ethic and be a great team player.
He was nominated for the National award by Cheadle & Marple college and collected his Stockport title at the annual event at Stockport Town Hall.
Michelle Holden, Finance Director, Starkey Hearing Technologies “We are delighted that Michael has been awarded the Stockport Apprentice Award and his nomination for National Apprentice. This is testament to the great work Michael has put in over the past 2 years. At Starkey, we are hugely supportive of apprenticeships. Not only do they provide a great opportunity for young people to gain invaluable skills and work experience with their studies but it makes excellent business sense too by allowing us to access to future talent whilst increasing our resources and capacity”.
The winner of the National Apprentice of the Year will be announced January 2017.
Congratulations Michael, you have a bright future ahead!