Finalists for this year’s record-breaking Apprenticeship and Training Awards have been revealed, and a number of providers and employers from across the South West have been recognised.
The awards, formerly known as the AAC Apprenticeship Awards, received over 600 nominations submitted from employers, training providers, colleges and universities.
Run by FE Week and the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) and delivered in partnership with City and Guilds they celebrate first-class training, outstanding outreach and exceptional employers and of course the impact that Apprenticeships and Training have on communities and individuals.
Huge congratulations go to the amazing DCTPN network training providers and their employers who have been announced today as finalists in these prestigious awards – winners will be announced in March in Liverpool at the national Apprenticeships and Training Conference.
Good luck to all our finalists:
Exeter College – Innovation in Training Delivery
University of Exeter – Diversity & Inclusion Award
University of Exeter – Sustainability in Training & Apprenticeships
GWR – Employer Commitment to Apprenticeships & Training
Learning Curve Group – Excellence in Learner Support
Learning Curve Group – Training Provider of the Year
Pendennis Shipyard – Large Employer of the Year
Truro & Penwith College – Apprentice Provider of the Year
Gareth Kenward, Chair of the DCTPN Board of Trustees said: “This is such positive news! To see so many of our South West providers and employers being recognised and celebrated for their endeavours across Apprenticeships and Training is fantastic and real testament to all their hard work and commitment. Good luck to all the finalists.”


