Wajeeda Yusuf
Leicester College held its annual Awards to Industry Breakfast just over a week ago, an opportunity for us to acknowledge and say ‘thank you’ to the employers and partners we work with each year.
Over the years we have had the honour of working with some fantastic small and large businesses both locally and nationally, they have helped deliver exceptional work experience, apprenticeships, live briefs, industry master classes and donations of time and equipment.
Many of the businesses were nominated by staff, students and apprentices. Collaborations like this help continue to up-skill city and county residents and positively impact upon local communities and the economic landscape. Our partners have provided important employability skills for our students and apprentices that are crucial in today’s job market.
The award goes too…
Company of the Year: The Belmont Hotel
The Belmont Hotel has a long history working positively with the College, from offering work experience to many students, taking on apprentices to develop new talent, being great local ambassadors for apprenticeships and even giving our hospitality students a meal in their restaurant to help them develop their skills further.
Work Placement Award.
All students who are 16-18 years old on a study programme undergo work experience.
The winner: Lilliput Nursery
Highly commended:
Active Wesley Hall at Wesley Hall Community Centre
Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Leicester Royal Infirmary Physio Department
Apprentice Employer Award.
At the moment Leicester College is working with approximately 1200 apprentices at any one time. This year there have been about 500 new starts so far, and we are currently working with approximately 250 different employers.
The winner: NJM Hair
Highly commended:
DJ’s Groom Room and Sandra May’s Hair Studio
Small Business Award
The Winner: SKM Architects, Design and Interiors
Highly commended:
Large Employer Award
The winner: University Hospitals Leicester
Highly commended:
Partnership Award
The winner: Leicester City Council
Highly Commended:
TSS (Total Security Services)
Finally, we have to send a huge shout-out to our Hospitality and Catering students for a fantastic breakfast at the taste Restaurant.
Are you a business or organisation that is considering offering work experience, hiring an apprentice or simply sharing your expertise with our students. Get in touch with us here.
