Petroc Apprenticeship & T Level Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence
The annual Petroc Apprenticeship & T Level Awards ceremony once again took place at The Taw Restaurant on the Barnstaple Campus on Thursday, 6 February 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of apprentices, T Level students and their dedicated employers.
The event recognised the hard work and commitment of those who made significant contributions to the Petroc apprenticeship program in 2024 into 2025. The ceremony brought together students, industry professionals and educational leaders to acknowledge the skills, dedication and innovation demonstrated by apprentices and T Level learners.
The Petroc Apprenticeship & T Level Awards featured categories highlighting excellence in various areas, from apprentice of the year to both large and small business of the year and many more.
The awards ceremony also included an incredible celebratory lunch, prepared and served by Hospitality and Catering students followed by an opportunity for networking and appreciation of the invaluable role apprentices and employers play in strengthening the local workforce.
Reflecting on the awards ceremony and looking forward, Interim Principal, Kurt Hintz, said “The awards ceremony was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices, T Level students and the support of our employer partners. Apprenticeships and T Levels are crucial for equipping young people in the region with the skills needed for successful careers, and we are proud to celebrate their hard work. This was a great opportunity to showcase apprenticeships leading into National Apprenticeship Week beginning on the 10th of February where we will be launching our “100 Apprenticeships In 100 Days” initiative at our employer breakfast event. This aims to turbo charge the volume of apprenticeships offered in the region so that many more young people can access this vital training route in coming months”.
As one of the key events in Petroc’s academic calendar, this ceremony not only celebrated individual success but also reinforced our college’s commitment to vocational education and industry collaboration.
