Gloucester-based electrical contractor, Clarkson Evans, has been crowned England's best medium-sized employer for practical learning by Jamie Oliver and Simon Woodroffe-backed initiative, the Edge Employer Awards:
The company, which has trained over 250 apprentices since 1998, received a £50,000 national award after beating hundreds of organisation from across the country. It will invest the money in new training facilities and school events aimed at encouraging more young people to join the profession. Clarkson Evans prides itself on offering more apprenticeship places each year than any other employer in Gloucestershire. Practical training is offered throughout the business and activities with local schools extend learning opportunities to hundreds of young people. Edge's investment comes as perfect timing to equip the company's new practical training centre with an unparalleled range of resources to truly inspire anyone who walks through its doors.
A breath of fresh air:
Clarkson Evans Training Centre Manager, Lindsey Young, commented: "The Edge Employer Awards has been a breath of fresh air. It is so satisfying to receive recognition and to know that we will be able to up our efforts by broadening what we have to offer. Young people should know that this is an industry with something for everyone."
Edge Chief Executive, Andy Powell, added: "Clarkson Evans is a thoroughly worthy winner of the Edge Employer Awards. Not only does it offer fantastic opportunities for its employees but is also using its considerable expertise to help young people in schools and make a real difference within its industry."
Clarkson Evans Training Centre Manager, Lindsey Young, and Apprentice, Stuart Carroll, collected a National Winner trophy and cheque for £50,000 during a star-studded ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London. They also collected a Regional Winner trophy, as Edge Employer Awards medium category winner for the South West.
More about Edge Employer Awards:
- The first ever Edge Employer Awards has rewarded £460,000 in cash prizes to employers who provide the very best practical learning for 14-25 year olds.
- The Edge Employer Awards were created by Edge, a new charity dedicated to raising the status of practical learning.
- All employers in England - large and small, public, private and voluntary - were able to enter the Edge Employer Awards.
- Winning organisations must invest their prize winnings (between £2,500 and £200,000) into work-related learning.
- Simon Woodroffe and Jamie Oliver are both in full support of Edge and the Edge Employer Awards. Simon has succeeded in his career through learning by doing and ensures that it is an integral part of development at Yo! Sushi. Jamie's restaurant Fifteen is all about practical learning and giving young people the chance to shine.
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