Myerscough’s apprenticeship provision shortlisted for national ATA award

Myerscough’s Sportsturf provision is a finalist in the Outstanding Apprenticeship Programme category.

An independent panel of expert judges met and assessed more than 650 nominations from employers, training providers, colleges and universities, smashing last year’s haul of 600.

Winners will be announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening on March 3, which will be hosted by comedian Sara Pascoe.

Run jointly by industry publication FE Week and the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), and delivered in partnership with City and Guilds, the ninth annual awards celebrate best-in-class training, outstanding outreach and exceptional employer partnerships.

A parliamentary reception will take place at the House of Lords as part of National Apprenticeships Week in February to recognise this year’s finalists.

Shane Mann, chair of ATA judging panel and chief executive of FE Week’s publisher EducationScape, said: “There were some lively debates among the judges, which speaks to the high standard of nominations from a sector that is constantly innovating and raising the bar.

“It was fascinating to see how training providers and employers are embedding AI into their programmes to personalise learning and enhance the curriculum.

“Congratulations to all finalists. I can’t wait to see you all at our parliamentary reception next year before announcing the winners at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference in March.”