Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training Win Training Provider of the Year 2016

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training have been awarded Training Provider of the Year 2016 in the inaugural Coventry & Warwickshire Apprentice of the Year Awards at Coventry Cathedral. Over 350 guests from across the region attended the evening.

On top of being been awarded Training Provider of the Year 2016, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training were proud to see 8 of their fantastic award winner and finalist apprentices on the big stage at the event.

Meet the new Apprentices of the Year!

Innocent Chagiye (Anchor – Leofric Lodge)

Innocent successfully completed his Advanced Apprenticeship whilst performing the role of Senior Team Leader at Leofric Lodge Care Home where 43 staff are employed, caring for 50 elderly residents.

Innocent excelled in his role, providing high level support to team members on a 1:1 and group basis, effectively arranging rotas, assisting with medication, person-centred care planning, implementation of care plans, monitoring staff activities and promoting communication with individuals with dementia, mental health and physical disabilities. Innocent also monitored nutrition and hydration to safeguard and promote well-being, key care aspects.

Destiny Scanlan (The Cut Above)

Destiny held the role of junior stylist within The Cut Above and has progressed in the salon from being the junior, to having responsibility for the apprentice members of staff as well as additional duties which contribute to the successful running of the salon.

Destiny has completed Level 2 and progressed onto a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship with aspirations to progress onto a management qualification, one day aiming to have her own salon.

Emma Bull (Bright Horizons)

Emma has used her Apprenticeship opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of children’s education and care. As a highly motivated young person, she takes great pride in delivering high standards in the workplace; encouraging the development of junior staff and leading by example.

Following her Advanced Apprenticeship she intends to progress on into Higher Education. She has her sights set on becoming a paediatric nurse, continuing her ambition journey.

In addition to the apprentice award winners, congratulations to the 5 C&W Chamber Training apprentices that fought off stiff competition and made it all the way to the final.

  • Leigh Thomson (Finham Park School 2)
  • Carys Weaver (The White Room)
  • Lydia Woodall (Le Loren)
  • Lydia Gill (Warwickshire County Council)
  • Dominic Grainger (Health Matters)

Supported by the CWLEP, Careers and Enterprise Company, Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council the Coventry & Warwickshire Apprentice of the Year Awards showcase and celebrate individuals and organisations who have exceeded expectations and made a positive contribution or have gone against all the odds to achieve their objectives.

By building skills competitions into the core teaching and learning curriculum, C&W Chamber Training ensures their learners and staff aspire to and showcase excellence in their work.

Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your workforce of the future, supporting succession planning and bringing fresh ideas into the business. They are highly accessible, tailored in line with business needs and a cost effective way of strengthening the workforce.

If you have a position in your organisation that could suit the next superstar apprentice contact C&W Chamber Training by emailing enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk or calling 024 7623 1122 today.