Apprenticeship Awards Join us for the virtual 2022 Apprenticeship Awards taking place on Thursday 10 February at 4pm Introducing our Apprenticeship Awards 2022 Apprenticeships are a huge part of Blackpool and The Fylde College’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 Awards recognise the outstanding achievement of apprentices and employers alike and celebrate their very real contribution to the nation’s upskilling and economic prosperity. The Ceremony Please join us at 4pm today when the ceremony will be streamed here. Awards presented include: Intermediate Apprentice of the Year STEM Advanced Apprentice of the Year Advanced Apprentice of the Year (non-STEM) Higher Apprentice of the Year These Awards celebrate apprentices’ outstanding contributions to their workplace and exceptional progress in both their skills development and studies. Smaller Employer of the Year Large Employer of the Year These Awards are given to organisations that have a strong commitment to employing, nurturing and supporting apprentices and currently have an apprentice or apprentices working for them. Best Innovation Impact award The Best Innovation/Impact Award recognises an apprentice’s unique contribution to the workplace and the ensuing positive impact upon the business. Rising Star Award The Rising Star Award is given to an apprentice whose outstanding performance has led to them embarking upon a clear progression pathway. A full list of the winners will be published here once all the awards have been announced. Apprenticeships at B&FC Interested in becoming an apprentice? At B&FC we can support you every step of the way and, as it's National Apprenticeship Week 2022 this week, there has never been a better time to find out more. More about our apprenticeships Thinking of hiring an apprentice? If you would like us to help you find and train an apprentice, support is just a phone call or email away. You can reach us on 01253 504343 or email our apprenticeship team at business@blackpool.ac.uk Read more