An apprentice from Whitehaven has been named as a winner in a regional awards.
Courteney Thompson has been named as a regional winner in the awards organised by JTL, a work-based learning provider in England and Wales.
The annual awards recognise those who have demonstrated high levels of achievement and commitment to learning throughout their apprenticeships.
Courteney, who works for Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, was presented with a trophy and £100 in prize money at the Whitehaven offices of her employer by JTL Learner assessment manager Gary Hodgkison.
She was nominated for the award by her training officer Steve Maddison in recognition of her commitment and excellent progress with her electrical apprenticeship.
Courteney now joins 10 other regional award winners, who will go head-to-head in the hope of being named JTL National Apprentice of the Year at the national awards taking place in London on July 20.
Courteney said: “I was really pleased to hear that I had been chosen as a JTL regional award winner and I’m incredibly proud to learn that I am also a finalist in the national awards. I’m grateful for the recognition as it shows that my hard work has paid off and I would like to give a special thanks to Steve Maddison for nominating me.”
Steve said: “I have always found Courteney to be polite, focused and sure of her goals.
“Balfour Beatty identified Courteney early on as an emerging talent for the future – this was recognised, on completion of the apprenticeship, by supporting her HNC which she is currently undertaking.
“She regularly represents Balfour Beatty at careers events and gives inspirational talks in schools. Courteney has established herself within the company, proving to be a credit to herself, an asset to her employer and an inspiration to all male and female apprentices.”
The award scheme, which is now in its seventh year, assesses each nominee against four key elements which make up the apprenticeship framework – their practical work onsite, theoretical knowledge, key skills and industrial test scores.
