AESSEAL received the Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Training Scheme Award at the Made in Yorkshire Awards 2023 ceremony. As a result, it has been selected as a finalist for the Made in the UK Awards 2023 and will represent the region later this year.
The Made in Yorkshire Awards, hosted at New Dock Hall, celebrated the products, innovations and ideas from the region's manufacturers. Darren Jones, Learning and Development Manager at AESSEAL picked up the award on behalf of AESSEAL, in recognition for the support and training given to apprentices and within the organisation.
Alex Wheeler, Technical Applications Engineer Apprentice was also shortlisted for Apprentice of The Year Award recognising his hard work and commitment towards the organisation.
Learning and Development Manager, Darren Jones said:
As an advocate for modern apprenticeships in Yorkshire, we are utterly committed to supporting the growth of local talent through a variety of exciting apprentice opportunities, and continual professional development. Moreover, we care about offering a credible alternative to further and higher education for the people of Yorkshire, and we are proud to offer early career opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing sector. As such, we are absolutely delighted to be recognised for our enduring commitment to apprenticeships and training and winning Made in Yorkshire's Manufacturing Apprenticeship / Training Scheme Award for 2023.
AESSEAL has previously been recognised as the UK’s top apprentice employer in the manufacturing sector for 2022, according to the Department of Education’s annual rankings.
Congratulations to all the other category winners:
- Digital Engineering / Technology Award - Fyous
- Export Award - P&B Metal Components
- Manufacturing Innovation Award- SCX Special Projects
- Food & Drink Award - Naturaw
- Apprentice of the Year - Will Keelan, Cobra Sport Exhausts
- Sustainable / Ethical Manufacturer Award - Bye Bye Bed
- Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award - COVVI
- Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) - Cobra Sport Exhausts
- Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) - ACS Stainless Steel Fixings