We are longstanding fans and advocates of Apprenticeships for both apprentices themselves in terms of a great career opportunity with training as well as the benefits for employers as brilliant way to recruit talented and motivated people. My daughter hugely benefited from undertaking an apprenticeship programme a couple of years ago and my son is hugely enjoying and benefiting from his apprenticeship programme that he started last September after leaving school.
I am pleased to say that the 2025 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards are now open for entry. The awards, supported by the Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network and sponsored by Superior, are completely free to enter and open to all employers and apprentices in Dorset. There are five categories:
Level 2 (Intermediate) Apprentice of the Year
Level 3 (Advanced) Apprentice of the Year
Level 4 or 5 Higher Apprentice of the Year
Degree Apprentice of the Year
Supported Internship of the Year
Having run the awards for several years, it has been absolutely inspiring to hear the stories and success of so many people from a whole range of backgrounds. For many, the apprenticeship programme has literally been life-changing, giving people the opportunity to learn, grow and develop their skills and confidence. We have also worked with so many great employers who have given people great opportunities and progression through the apprenticeship programme.
You can enter online and as I say, the awards are open to all apprentices and employers in Dorset. Finalists and their family, friends and employers will be invited to a special awards ceremony attended by the Lord Lieutenant and local dignitaries on Thursday 15th May.
If you are an apprentice or employ apprentices, I would really recommend you enter the awards. Visit dorsetchamber.co.uk for more information.
