Apprentices of the Month

At CoTrain, we recognise excellence by selecting an "Apprentice of the Month," "Training Provider of the Month," and "Employer of the Month" every month. These awards celebrate outstanding dedication and success in apprenticeship training. Each recipient receives a certificate to honour their achievements, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their journey.

JULY 2024 APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH

Michael Day

Michael came to CoTrain in January 2023 eager to start a career in construction where he could gain some useful qualifications to back up his learning and commitment to training. Michael previously worked for a company designing and building bespoke furniture but there was no formal training program and the apprenticeship gave him the opportunity to continue working in construction and gain those formal qualifications he desired to fulfil his ambitions. Working on a new extension to the Southampton University Jubilee Leisure Centre he has quickly fitted well into the Wates Construction site team. His willingness to learn, reliability and ability to use the knowledge he has learned in 18 months has given him the chance to manage site packages and thrive with the responsibility. He has quickly gained the respect of his peers with his can do attitude and CoTrain are proud of Michaels achievements academically and in the physical workplace. 

image: Mark Pope handing Apprentice of the Month certificate to Michael Day 

JULY 2024 EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH

Wates 

Paul Quinnell – Senior Project Manager for Wates Construction has the following comments to make about our Apprentice of the month Michael Day

“Michael has continued to flourish during his placement at Southampton University Jubilee Leisure Centre and has established himself as a key member of the Wates Site Management Team. He has a great work ethic, always willing to learn and seek advice from his peers and what has most impressed me is his willingness to put himself into difficult situations like chairing the supply chain supervisor meetings and holding others to account and keeping order as we seek to plan and collaborate on the next day’s events. It is fully deserving that Michael has earnt himself a place on the next cohort of Wates Operational Trainees and I am excited to watch Michael continue to develop his career with Wates.”

JULY 2024 TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE MONTH

Croydon College

Michael Day our apprentice of the month is attending Croydon College.

Croydon College’s comments below:

“We are flattered that Croydon College has been selected for recognition in your upcoming newsletter and social media. The communication and collaboration between our teams have been exemplary, and we are delighted to have this opportunity to acknowledge our successful partnership.

We are really proud of the results attained with our apprentices, consistently achieving 100% pass rates, often completing their programmes earlier than expected. This success is a testament to the dedication and support provided by the Croydon team, who are always open to discussion and proactive in providing the information and support that our apprentices and we, as an employer, greatly need.”

AUGUST 2024 APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH

George Woodroofe

Southern Industrial Roofing said "It’s been such pleasure to have found an apprentice like George. He turns up to work every day wanting to learn. He is just that little bit older and has previously worked for McDonalds so understands the sort of commitment and attitude we are looking for! His work ethic is fantastic and thoroughly deserves this award."

AUGUST 2024 EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH

Southern Industrial Roofing

Helen Banning, CoTrain's Apprenticeship Manager, recently met with Southern Industrial Roofing, who shared that... We use CoTrain because they take away all the hassle out of finding young apprentices. They support and manage the apprentices for us right from the start, which in turn saves us so much time and effort!

AUGUST 2024 TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE MONTH

Juniper Training

Juniper training receiving the "Training Provider of the Month" award has been a significant milestone for Juniper. This recognition has bolstered their reputation in the training sector, particularly in the roofing industry, and strengthened their relationships with partners.

Juniper plans to leverage this accolade to expand their network of employer partners, attracting even more apprentices and employers who seek top-tier training. This award will serve as a powerful promotional tool, highlighting Juniper’s leadership in delivering relevant, impactful apprenticeship programs 

SEPTEMBER 2024 APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH

We're thrilled to announce our Apprentice of the Month, Philip Blackman!  CoTrain is so pleased for Philip, who shared, "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time as a CoTrain Apprentice at Wates. With the support from CoTrain and my colleagues, I've gained invaluable hands-on experience and learned so much over the past year." 

SEPTEMBER 2024 EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Galliford Try on being named Host of the Month! Sarah Hall, our Apprentice Manager, spoke with Heather Bryant at Galliford Try, who was thrilled by the recognition and shared, "Galliford Try Building Southern is once again partnering with CoTrain to host five technical apprentice placements—marking our 8th year! Each year, we make a two-year commitment to our new apprentices, offering exciting projects to kickstart their construction careers, all with the support of CoTrain. This program has been a real success for us, and we're all incredibly proud of it." 

SEPTEMBER 2024 TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE MONTH

We’re excited to announce that our Training Provider of the Month for September is Skills4Stem!! Congratulations Skills4Stem.Sarah Hall, our Apprentice Manager, recently spoke with Skills4Stem, who are thrilled to be named Training Provider of the Month. They shared, "We are honoured to receive this award and it’s a pleasure working with CoTrain. Our mission has always been to transform adult education, and we’re proud to have CoTrain as part of this journey. We look forward to training many more apprentices from CoTrain in the future."