Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015 –
Coleg QS Traineeship of the year finalist
Was held on Thursday 29th October 2015 at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.
The high profile awards ceremony, held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, showcased excellence in skills development by learners, employers and learning providers. The ceremony was attended by 470 guests, including 37 finalists in a dozen categories.
The coveted awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who have exceeded expectations, shown a dynamic approach to training and demonstrated initiative, enterprise, innovation, creativity and commitment to the improvement of skills development for the Welsh economy.
Elliot Stephens, Croesyceiliog. Elliot turns his life around
Elliot Stephens has turned his life round with the help of Cwmbran-based Coleg QS and Newport business AM Plastering. The 18-year-old left school with few qualifications, fell in with the wrong crowd and was under the supervision of the Youth Offending Service when he started his training programme.
A year later he has a host of Level 1 construction qualifications in his tool box that has led to full time employment with AM Plastering and a Foundation Apprenticeship in Plastering.
Elliot added: “I have put the past behind me and want to thank Coleg QS and AM Plastering for giving me the chance to show I could change. I have grown in confidence as they have believed in me”.
