Walsall College, employer partners and apprentices all recognised in Ladder for the Black Country Awards

There were celebrations all round when apprentices trained by Walsall College, employer partners and college representatives came together at the Ladder for the Black Country Awards in partnership with the Express & Star.

Apprentice of the Year award finalists trained by the college were:

• Abbie Farr-Smith of Walsall Council – Professional Services Apprentice of the Year Award winner
• Harrison Abley of Star Scaffolding Ltd –Construction and Property Apprentice of the Year Award winner
• Joshua Cartwright of Dromafield Engineering Ltd – Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award finalist
• Lauren Hewitt of Dudley Hospitals NHS Trust – Professional Services Apprentice of the Year Award finalist

Abbie who achieved the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Standard was also named overall Apprentice of the Year.

Star Scaffolding Ltd who work with Construction College Midlands, part of Walsall College came away with the Medium Employer of the Year Award.

Walsall College was also a finalist for the Education and Engagement Award.

More than 30 apprentices, training providers and employers were finalists in this year’s awards held at West Bromwich Albion’s The Hawthorns Stadium.