A TOTAL of 19 finalists have been named for the annual Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Awards, organised by one of Wales’ top training companies.

The awards will be held at The Metropole Hotel & Spa, Llandrindod Wells on May 17.

It is a celebration of employers and learners from across Wales, who have excelled in the work-based apprenticeship programmes delivered by Cambrian Training Company.

Finalists for foundation apprentice of the year award include Jack Williams, bikes officer and multi-skilled worker at Antur Waunfawr, Caernarfon.

Apprentice of the year award finalists include Gerwyn Llyr Williams, team manager at Bryson Recycling’s Denbigh and Ruthin sites.

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Finalists in the outstanding apprentice of the year award include Andrew Bennett, team leader at Bryson Recycling’s Abergele site.

Antur Waunfawr, Caernarfon is up for medium employer of the year; while the large and macro employer of the year finalists include Bryson Recycling (Wales), Colwyn Bay; and Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel.

Faith O’Brien, Cambrian Training Company’s managing director, said: “As we approach the graduation ceremony at the Metropole Hotel & Spa, I am both excited and proud to host the awards.

“This is a time of great celebration, not just for the apprentices themselves but for everyone who has had the privilege of being part of their journey.

“We gather to celebrate the dedication and commitment by individuals and companies playing a crucial role in driving the economy forward and supporting the apprenticeship programme here in Wales.”

The Apprenticeship Programme in Wales is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund.