The Bridgwater & Taunton College Apprenticeship Awards is an annual celebration of apprentices, work placement students and employers. University Centre Somerset’s Higher and Degree Apprentices are recognised alongside BTC’s Intermediate and Advanced Apprentices and work placement students. There are also Small, Medium and Large Employer awards.
Nathan Storey, a UCS Construction Design and Build Apprentice, came away with two awards. He was joint winner of the Higher/Degree Apprenticeship Award, in recognition of his progress at Wessex Water from Level 2 Water Main Laying apprentice, to becoming the company’s first Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician apprentice, to his current Level 4 Design and Build apprenticeship with UCS, which he is undertaking alongside his Project manager role.
Nathan’s second win was the James Satchell Memorial Award, awarded for his outstanding contribution to apprenticeships. In 2022, Nathan was selected to deliver the rebuild and refurbishment of Wessex Water’s Yeovil Depot, creating a space to incorporate a new Academy for the business’ apprentices. He carried out the project professionally and to budget.
His manager said,
“Nathan deserves this award for his overall approach to his job, enthusiasm, professionalism, respect, politeness, and strong work ethic.
His passion for development comes naturally, and his use of apprenticeships has helped his growth and others'. We are excited to enrol him in his next step, a degree apprenticeship.”
It was a great night for YTL Group Wessex Water as they also won the Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award.
The event highlighted the immense value of apprentices and apprenticeships across all industries. With over 3,000 apprentices currently enrolled, from Intermediate through to Degree level, the team at BTC and UCS is always keen to speak to businesses about how we can assist with training needs. Contact business@btc.ac.uk to enquire.