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The National Apprenticeship Awards challenge top apprenticeship employers and apprentices across England to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and careers.
The awards recognise excellence in the following 2 areas:
- businesses that grow their own talent with apprenticeships
- apprentices who have made a significant contribution to their workplaces
The awards represent a range of sectors and regions and there is competition from more than 1200 entrants.
Skills Minister Nick Boles said:
"We are committed to 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 so that even more businesses and young people can reap the benefits of apprenticeships."
Employment Minister Priti Patel said:
"Apprenticeships offer a fantastic way for many young people of all backgrounds to earn as they learn while providing employers with the transferable skills needed to take their business from strength to strength. We currently have record-breaking levels of employment – and this is boosted by prospects like apprenticeships. I want to see this continue."