Seven learners selected from over 18,000 individuals
across England have been presented with prestigious YMCA Training
Achievement Awards by former England rugby star, Austin
Healey.
The seven received their awards at the YMCA Training
Annual Achievement Awards ceremony held at the National Space
Centre - an event dedicated to celebrating outstanding success in
learning.
The awards recognise how individuals have demonstrated
commitment, hard work and outstanding achievement during their time
with YMCA Training, through gaining qualifications, developing
personal qualities and obtaining a positive progression to further
education, training or employment.
Each of YMCA Training's programmes is represented at the
awards, including Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning with the
Apprentice of the year Award sponsored by City & Guilds. This
year, a local employer was also recognised for their commitment to
work-based learning.
Austin Healey, said: "The YMCA Training winners are a real
inspiration to others - they have worked hard to overcome the
barriers in their lives and create a more positive future - it just
goes to show that enthusiasm, hard work and perseverance can really
pay off."
Chief executive of YMCA Training, Anne Linsey, said:
"Our award winners have all demonstrated stories of personal
success during their time with YMCA Training, through gaining
qualifications, developing personal skills and making a positive
progression to further education, training or employment. Each of
them has also shown admirable dedication and commitment to
achieving their goals."