The achievements of a new generation of London local government apprentices have been celebrated at the 2023 London Borough Apprenticeship Awards. The Awards recognise the exceptional impact of apprentices working across London local government in a range of sectors including finance, housing, regeneration, and waste and recycling.
London Councils, the cross-party group which represents the 32 London boroughs and the City of London Corporation, hosts the awards on behalf of its members. The awards ceremony was held at the Barber Surgeon’s Hall on the 11th September 2023.
London boroughs were also celebrated for their work with contractors and supply chains, which is essential in developing quality apprenticeship opportunities that support apprentices and nurture their skills.
This year marks 13 years since the awards began and celebrates apprentices of all ages and at all stages in their careers. This year’s winners come from a diverse range of backgrounds and have shown that apprenticeships are an option for any person looking to gain new skills and further their careers.
Winners this year include:
– An Afghan refugee who fled the Taliban and made a new life in London, supporting other refugees through his apprenticeship while shining a light on integration and the value of giving back.
– A manager who has become an ambassador for SEND apprenticeships following her own experience in mentoring a SEND apprentice.
– A previous new apprentice award winner who has continued to thrive and inspire all those around her and gone on to win this year’s ‘Best Progression by an Apprentice’ Award.
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz, Executive Lead for Economy and Skills, said:
“London Councils is incredibly proud to celebrate the winners of the 2023 London Borough Apprenticeship Awards. Apprenticeships enable local government to strengthen the communities they represent by creating local jobs and training opportunities.
“Each year I am blown away by the talent and passion of the nominees and winners from the boroughs, who are motivated to serve the public good and realise their incredible potential. This year we have seen winners from a vast array of backgrounds, demonstrating that apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anybody looking to increase their skillset and expand their future.
“I encourage Londoners to look into the apprenticeship opportunities that are available across all of London’s boroughs and consider joining us in becoming an impactful and inspirational driver of what makes our city so unique. I also encourage employers across London to consider creating more apprenticeships to fully use the diverse talent that our city has to offer. ”
