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7th annual Apprenticeships Awards launched
If every person in the North West who started an Apprenticeship this year stood arm-to-arm, they would stretch all the way from Preston to Chester, according to the National Apprenticeship Service which has launched the seventh annual Apprenticeship Awards.
More than 35,200 people in the North West began an Apprenticeship in 2009 – an increase of 19% over the last three years. The Awards celebrate these starters and all of England’s apprentices, along with the businesses that employ them.
Sue Price, North West Regional Director for the National Apprenticeship Service said: “The Apprenticeship Awards recognise the achievements of individuals engaged in training and the organisations that invest in them.
“Apprentices provide a real boost to Britain’s economy, helping businesses secure a supply of people with the skills and qualities often not available on the external job market. They bring fresh ideas and innovation to organisations and help to increase staff retention.”
To nominate an employer or apprentice in the North West for an Award, go to apprenticeships.org.uk/Awards or call 08000 150 600 to find out more about Apprenticeships. Entries close on 27 February 2010.
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