Exeter College students launch the National Young Apprentice Ambassador Network

This week 9 Exeter College apprentices were invited to launch the National Young Apprentice Ambassador Network at the NEC, Birmingham, hosted by Skills Show UK. The event was addressed by Anne Milton, The Minister for Education.

Some of our talented Exeter College students were selected from thousands of apprentices across the South West to join this prestigious national body. The regions ambassadors came from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucester and Dorset and totalled 19.

These distinguished roles were awarded for our young apprentices who are seen as leading lights amongst their peers.

  • Rebecca Feeney – South West Water
  • Ella Fielding – Exeter College
  • Amber Bassett – The University of Exeter
  • Maddy Green – The University of Exeter
  • Chloe Causer – Plymouth City Council
  • Troy Wheeler – MB Aerospace
  • Connor Howis – MB Aerospace
  • Bertie Purser – Centrax
  • Louis Holmes – Centrax

Ella Fielding was one of the apprentices selected and attends Exeter College. This is what she had to say;

I feel so proud to have been invited to this high profile apprenticeship conference. As an apprentice I feel it is so important that young people are involved in inspiring others into considering employment with training to develop themselves both personally and professionally.

It was great to see the minister of apprenticeships and incredible to meet so many other young people from across the country with the same visions as me and who are working so hard as ambassadors of apprenticeships.”

The scheme began in the North of England and Midlands initially with 6 young apprentices and this year it has been rolled out nationally.

On Thursday 8th March next year the college will be hosting the Apprenticeship Expo that runs during National Apprenticeship Week, 5th – 9th March 2018. The event is funded by the Devon and Cornwall apprenticeship ambassador network and is a great opportunity for students to meet a host of exciting and inspiring companies and brands.

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement and Head of Business Solutions and Enterprise at Exeter College said:

The role of ambassadors regarding apprenticeships has always been critical to their success. We have been well served across the region with the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network. To now have a recognised young person ambassador network to compliment the work of the employers is fantastic.”

He went on to add;

The launch showcased the amazing work of apprentices and their ambition to promote the key benefits of quality programmes was exceptionally high. To have our own apprentice, Ella and 8 other apprentices from Exeter College representing the South West region was testimony to their hard work and support of their fantastic employers. “