North Lanarkshire Council's apprentice support team wins top award

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North Lanarkshire Council’s apprenticeship support team has been recognised with a top award.The excellent support to apprenticeships was recognised as the council scooped the title of ‘Business Studies Apprentice Employer of the Year Award’ at a recent ceremony hosted by New College Lanarkshire (NCL).The NCL Apprenticeship Awards ceremony honours the individuals and businesses making apprenticeships work across Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android These awards form part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, with eight Modern Apprentices and eight local employers receiving trophies in recognition of excelling in the course of their training, or support for apprenticeship programmes.Picking up the award on behalf of the team was early careers supervisor, Carmen Girvan.

Carmen told Lanarkshire Live : “It was great to be part of the NCL awards event and even better picking up an award for our work supporting apprenticeships within the council on their journey into work. “As an early careers supervisor, it’s our job to recruit and manage the apprenticeship programme and develop diverse pathways to further education and employment in line with our 'workforce for the future' strategy.“The award recognises our commitment and drive to supporting and helping people across our local communities.