Celebrating STFC apprentices with annual awards
It has been a time to shine for our apprentices recently, as our annual apprenticeship awards took place over two venues – celebrating the vital contributions that apprentices make to STFC.??
The events were attended by our apprentices, their families and colleagues. Alongside an inspirational keynote from Michael Cuthbert, Director of the National Quantum Computing Centre, the events were also a chance to spotlight the work of some of our apprentices.?
Beth Green from Boulby Laboratory presented about the experience she and fellow apprentice Sophie Carrol have gained so far working in our underground laboratory space.?Danny Mullarkey from Daresbury Laboratory shared his experiences of a placement at CERN.?
The winning apprentices??
After receiving nominations from colleagues, a voting committee from a range of disciplines decided the winners for each category. Every apprentice is a key member of the team, so the committee had some very tough decisions to make!?
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Apprentice of the year award??
For apprentices who completed their apprenticeship during the 2023-24 academic year and demonstrated a considerable increase in experience, knowledge and skills - as well as noteworthy progress, achievements and a clear commitment to advocating and supporting apprenticeships.??
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First year rising star award??
Recognising new apprentices who have made impressive progress and achievement in their apprenticeship so far.??
Winners: Matteo Guarnaccia, Kalibh Halford, William Brown, Luke Scofield, Charles Crooks, Liam Godfrey, Saffron Burrows, Milly Allen, Matthew Clark and Luca Millian.
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Outreach award??
For an individual who has made significant contributions towards public engagement and outreach, whilst acting as an ideal ambassador for the STFC apprenticeship scheme.??
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Impact award??
Awarded to an apprentice who stands out from their peers and has made noteworthy achievements in their area of expertise. For someone who has created, adapted or implemented an outstanding piece of work in their area.??
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Recognition award??
This award is for an individual who has consistently demonstrated a positive attitude towards, and upheld, the UKRI values throughout their work.??
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Peer support award??
Voted for by fellow apprentices, this is awarded to individuals who have given support to other apprentices and were felt to have gone ‘above and beyond’ with their support, advice and guidance.??
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Helen Johnson, Head of Skills Centre at STFC, is delighted that the apprentices were recognised: “The annual apprenticeship awards evenings are the highlight of our apprenticeship year. Our apprentices are committed and dedicated to the work they carry out, and it is so lovely to celebrate their achievements along with their friends and families.”??
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Award winning apprentices on an award-winning scheme??
STFC’s apprenticeship scheme is part of a wider early careers strategy to address the STEM skills shortage, not only in the organisation, but across the UK workforce. This year, the STFC Apprenticeship Scheme was awarded gold status as a result of an external assessment for the Investors in People 'We Invest in Apprentices' re-accreditation.??
The program offers training and support from experts in their fields, supervised training and additional core skills development opportunities. Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of fields including engineering, technicians, scientific computing, project management and administration. Apprentices in technical roles, such as engineering and mechanical technicians, work on national and international science and technology projects, making them integral to the success of big science for years to come.??
For more information on the STFC apprenticeship scheme, please visit our Careers Portal.