According to the Daily Record, North Lanarkshire's apprenticeship programmes offer real experience, clear career pathways, and inspiring success stories. Among those recognized, Chloe Grant, an S6 pupil completing a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services: Children and Young People, was named Apprentice of the Year at the New College Lanarkshire awards. Haroon Ashfaq, a Foundation Apprentice in Construction at Cardinal Newman High School, also received Apprentice of the Year honors.
Joe Battersby excels in his Modern Apprenticeship with Mears Group PLC after securing a competitive place. Freya Kennedy transitioned from a Foundation to Modern Apprenticeship in childcare. Becky and Amy, both Business Administration apprentices, have developed skills and plan career progression.
Together, these six apprentices demonstrate the strength of North Lanarkshire’s apprenticeship programmes, which offer real experience, clear career pathways, and inspiring success stories that deserve celebration during National Apprenticeship Week.
' The selection criteria and total number of apprentices in North Lanarkshire's programmes remain unknown.