School Leavers
Apprenticeship Award Evening 2009
As part of the National Apprenticeship Week, Bolton Community College staged its annual Apprenticeship Award Evening.
The evening celebrated the achievements of both the apprentices themselves and the companies that are so instrumental in providing the environments for our students to gain essential experience. They were joined by guest speaker, Carol Bannerman – College Principal, in addition to special guests:
Karen Sellors – Learning Skills Council
Bob Oxtoby – Chair of Govenors for Bolton Community College
Carol Cantwell – Bolton Life Long Learning
Pat Harrison – Bolton Life Long Learning
Dave Richardson – Programme Manager for Construction
Lee Houghton – Connexions
Meriel Tootell – Head of Care Services
David Carr – Curriculum Leader for Motor Vehicle, Welding & Fabrication
Below is a list of the awards and their winners.
Apprentice of the Year - First Place
Apprentice: Ruby Lomax
Company: Barbara Gregori
Apprentice of the Year - Second Place
Apprentice: Stuart Hall
Company: AGH Electrical
Apprentice of the Year - Third Place
Apprentice: Craig Hilton
Company: Bolton Heating and Plumbing
Best in Occupation Accountancy
Apprentice: Jessica Forrest
Company: Turner & Wright
Best in Occupation Roofing
Apprentice: Michael Blake
Company: Killeen Roofing
Best in Occupation Carpentry & Joinery Level 2
Apprentice: Edward Parr
Company: Edrodian
Best in Occupation Carpentry & Joinery Level 3
Apprentice: Ben Townshend
Company: H T Forrest
Best in Occupation Childcare
Apprentice: Kirsty Nelson
Company: Brownlow Fold Nursery
Best in Occupation Electrical Level
Apprentice: Ross Anderton
Company: WJ Electrical
Best in Occupation Hairdressing
Apprentice: Leanne Ward
Company: HQ Professional
Best in Occupation Motor Vehicle Paint
Apprentice: James Westwell
Company: Coleman Milne
Best in Occupation Painting and Decorating
Apprentice: Frankie WIlson
Company: KC Decorators
Best in Occupation Plumbing Level 3
Apprentice: Daniel Rushton
Company: R Hough & Son
Best Young Apprentice
Apprentice: Ryan Mills
Company: Rivington and Blackrod
Employer of the Year
Company Rep: AGH Electrical
