Nominated by Training Coordinator, Adrian:

“Melanie is one of our strongest and most consistent managers. She is clearly committed to apprenticeships and the development of her staff. She retains her apprentices for years after they have finished their apprenticeships which is a testament to her managerial skill, and her forward thinking and planning. She always has a plan for how she wants to work with them and continue to develop them after they finish."

"She knows how to get the best out of her apprentices. She always has a good word for them. She maintains a level of professionalism I envy; being fair, even handed and supportive to all her apprentices. Consistency is a sometimes undervalued virtue but in the three years I have worked with Melanie I have never seen her commitment or care for her apprentices dip. If she ever finds it difficult she does not let it show."

"If every employer was as good as Melanie I would struggle to justify my position as training coordinator.”

"Lynn is a very hands-on manager and is incredibly supportive of Holly. Airbus is a big business and Lyn's position can be very busy, but she always makes time to help Holly with any questions, gets her involved in the most amazing events and projects such as meeting the Prime Minister in her first two weeks, meeting world diplomats and helping with a school visit which Holly organised fully herself as a small project.

Holly is always a polite and professional apprentice, but I feel that Lyn has really homed in on Holly's potential and brought this out more and more building her self-confidence further.

It is always a pleasure to go down and visit to see what other exciting events Holly has been able to be a part of."

“I haven’t met an apprenticeship manager with the patience and candour as Kate. Kate has a very calm approach making sure both apprentices are learning to be the best they can through working hard without overloading them.

Kate has been able to support by improving positive attitudes, and professional behaviours at work. Kate demonstrates good leadership and is very supportive of the whole team.

Kate is supportive, engaging and she recognises that I get a very small picture of the apprentice during our meetings, Kate will support by asking the apprentice questions, asking them to share their work and correcting them where required. Kate is always interested in the skills developed and areas to develop further.”

Kate is a great manager with a wealth of knowledge. A pleasure to work with.

From Tina’s nomination:

“Jo has been very supportive of Isabelle. Whenever Isabelle had more complex questions to ask, Jo would advise her but also knew when to step back and allow Isabelle's confidence to build. Jo has also made sure that Isabelle has been able to organise and lead meetings with the finance teams and admin teams this again building so much confidence, her organisational skills and communication skills.”

Sonja added:

"Joanne stands out for her ongoing commitment to Isabelle's development, in all aspects of Isabelle’s working life and recognition of Isabelle’s determination to learn. She also understands how to support a very young apprentice in a very busy working environment and encourages Isabelle to reflect and share ‘lessons learnt’, and to value own and others contribution to the time."