National award for Carmarthenshire Building Services
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Building Services division has scooped a national award for its strong collaborative working practices with partner organisations.
The division is part of an innovative education-industry partnership with Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd (CCTAL), and Coleg Sir Gar, which has won a UK National Training Award for its pioneering Shared Apprenticeship Scheme.
The scheme engages more than 40 local contractors who share the cost of providing construction apprentices with work placements.
It is one of many projects on which the three organisations collaborate, having developed a strong partnership ethos to education and training within the construction industry.
They attended the Welsh ceremony together, and jointly picked up the Partnership and Collaboration Award in the regional final.
They have now been invited to compete against other regional winners at a prestigious ceremony in London in December.
Phil Lumley, head of Carmarthenshire County Council’s Property Services division, said: “We are proud to be a part of this scheme, which is investing in the future of so many apprentices. Our participation in schemes such as this further extend the positive partnerships we have within education, training and construction.
“We are delighted that it has been recognised on a national level, and we look forward to seeing how we fare at the London ceremony.”
On presentation of the award, Lesley Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills, said: “This is a tremendous achievement. Wales needs a stronger skills base at all levels, and high-quality development work like this gives us confidence for the future and acts as a beacon for others.”
The NTAs are organised by the Welsh Assembly Government’s Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, with the support of the European Social Fund.
The NTAs are promoted and supported in partnership with UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
The division is part of an innovative education-industry partnership with Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd (CCTAL), and Coleg Sir Gar, which has won a UK National Training Award for its pioneering Shared Apprenticeship Scheme.
The scheme engages more than 40 local contractors who share the cost of providing construction apprentices with work placements.
It is one of many projects on which the three organisations collaborate, having developed a strong partnership ethos to education and training within the construction industry.
They attended the Welsh ceremony together, and jointly picked up the Partnership and Collaboration Award in the regional final.
They have now been invited to compete against other regional winners at a prestigious ceremony in London in December.
Phil Lumley, head of Carmarthenshire County Council’s Property Services division, said: “We are proud to be a part of this scheme, which is investing in the future of so many apprentices. Our participation in schemes such as this further extend the positive partnerships we have within education, training and construction.
“We are delighted that it has been recognised on a national level, and we look forward to seeing how we fare at the London ceremony.”
On presentation of the award, Lesley Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills, said: “This is a tremendous achievement. Wales needs a stronger skills base at all levels, and high-quality development work like this gives us confidence for the future and acts as a beacon for others.”
The NTAs are organised by the Welsh Assembly Government’s Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, with the support of the European Social Fund.
The NTAs are promoted and supported in partnership with UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
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