Judges will be looking for training providers who can demonstrate a real commitment to the development of individual apprentices, relationships with business and the promotion of work undertaken.

They will also be interested in the training provider’s culture of encouraging apprenticeship development and celebrating the achievement of apprentices.

Evidence of solid results of apprenticeship growth and development and future plans for continued development is essential.

The BristolLive & BathLive Apprentice of the Year is our overall winner and will be selected from all sector winners.

Our BristolLive & BathLive Apprentice of the Year must currently be undertaking their apprenticeship or have completed this since April 2021.

Can you demonstrate your commitment to the apprenticeship scheme? Has your business benefited from taking on one or more apprentices? Then let’s celebrate and share your success through the BristolLive & BathLive Apprenticeships Awards.

Judges will be looking for entries which showcase the benefits to be gained from their commitment to Apprenticeships which are measurable and quantifiable. Judges will also be considering best practice and transferability.

Essential Criteria

• You should employ between more than 249 employees in total to be eligible for this category.
• Your company must have employed an apprentice since April 2021.
• The majority of your business must be based within Bristol or Bath.
  

The majority of the employer’s business must be based within Bristol or Bath. You must be able to clearly demonstrate your/ the apprentice’s contribution to the workplace. If apprentices are submitting the entry directly, they must be able to provide a 150 word supporting reference from their employer.

This category can include but is not limited to:

Accountancy / Taxation, Credit Controller / Debt Collection, Legal, Compliance / Risk, Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance, Audit, Mortgage Adviser, Motor Finance, Payroll Administrator, Probate Technician, Professional Economist, Relationship Manager (Banking), Pensions, Advertising, Sales, Procurement And Supply, Marketing, Events, Estate Agent, Public Relations.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

The majority of the employer’s business must be based within Bristol or Bath. You must be able to clearly demonstrate your/ the apprentice’s contribution to the workplace. If apprentices are submitting the entry directly, they must be able to provide a 150 word supporting reference from their employer.

This category can include but is not limited to:

Groundworker, Painter & Decorator, Plumber, Plasterer, Building, Carpentry & Joinery, Bricklayer.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

The majority of the employer’s business must be based within Bristol or Bath. You must be able to clearly demonstrate your/ the apprentice’s contribution to the workplace.

If apprentices are submitting the entry directly, they must be able to provide a 150 word supporting reference from their employer.

This category can include but is not limited to:

Composite Engineering, Consumer Electrical and Electronic Products, Furnishing and Interiors Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Quality Improvement, Gas Industry, Aerospace Software Development Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Certifying Engineer, Bus And Coach Engineering Technician, Electrical / electronic technical support engineer, Electrical Power Networks Engineer, Engineering Technician/ Operative, Fashion and textiles,Product Design And Development Engineer, Rail Engineering, Refrigeration Air Conditioning And Heat Pump Engineering Technician, Risk And Safety Management Professional, Road Transport Engineering Manager, Textile Manufacturing Operative, Utilities Engineering Technician, Water Process Technician, Welding.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

Pharmacy, Dental Nursing, Maternity Support, Social Work, Care Work, Employment Related Services, Youth Work, Sport & Coaching, Fitness.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

Fire and Ambulance Services, Waste Management, Social Services, Youth Work, Supported Housing & Policing, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Playwork, Learning and Development.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

Judges will be looking for entries which showcase the impact an apprentice has had on the organisation they work for, as well as evidence of personal self-development and progression.

Throughout the judging process, judges will be looking for an apprentice who is able to demonstrate a passion for their chosen apprenticeship.

If you are unsure on which category is the best fit for you, please email Simone.Joynes@reachplc.com.

In memory of Luke Wheaton

Having just left school, Luke was passionate about getting an apprenticeship. This was apparent from the start of the recruitment process. With excellent GCSE grades, and quietly confident, Luke made a positive first impression; providing some outstanding responses during the interview. It was obvious Luke was delighted to be offered a position and he quickly became an exemplar apprentice. Modest about his academic abilities, he not only had the aptitude to learn the technical knowledge and demonstrated excellent practical skills, but he had the drive to share that with his peers, supporting the development of others where he could.

This award is open to those who are 16 – 21 years old in the first year of their apprenticeship. Nominations for this award should be made by the employer. Judges will be looking for entries which showcase characteristics that Luke demonstrated during the recruitment process and the first stages of his apprenticeship; commitment, enthusiasm and independence.

Throughout the judging process, judges will be looking for an apprentice who is able to demonstrate a passion for their chosen apprenticeship, illustrate their commitment to the company, and also embed themselves within their apprenticeship community, through teamSpirit.

An award recognising an individual based in the county, who has really helped drive Bristol and Bath apprenticeship campaigns through inspiration, energy, and imagination.

Can you demonstrate your commitment to the apprenticeship scheme? Has your business benefited from taking on one or more apprentices? Then let’s celebrate and share your success through the BristolLive & BathLive Apprenticeships Awards.

Judges will be looking for entries which showcase the benefits to be gained from their commitment to Apprenticeships which are measurable and quantifiable. Judges will also be considering best practice and transferability.