Skills Jersey recently hosted its inaugural Skills, Recognition, and Awards event to celebrate the achievements of those championing, collaborating with and benefiting from its programmes.
The event featured keynote speakers addressing green and future skills, as well as a panel discussion and Q&A on the future of skills development and the changing economic landscape.
The awards were introduced by the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward.
Pictured: Dave Roworth, Senior Advisor, Digital and Innovation at Skills Jersey, presenting a special recognition award to Sue Beavil of the Jersey Employer Group.
He said: “This Skills, Recognition, and Awards Evening enables us to highlight the great work of Jersey schools, colleges and employers in providing workplace insights and skills to our young people.
“The development of our skills and lifelong learning provision is extremely important to me and one of this Government’s Common Strategic Policy top priorities.”
Educators, employers and mentors were also recognised for their work in nurturing talent and guiding learners.
The Minister said it was “inspiring” to hear the stories and achievements of both winners and nominees.
He added: “I am passionate about building on the already excellent offer of apprenticeships.
“Following approval of the budget in the Assembly last week, I will be allocating additional money to apprenticeship funding which will broaden the career pathways available for our young people and strengthen local industries.
“Investing in this area will develop the future workforce our island requires and support the ambitions of the Future Economy Programme.”
Employer Engagement with Skills Jersey
Barclays
Jersey Sport
Ports of Jersey
School Engagement with Skills Jersey
Winner - JCG / Adam Sykes
Nominee - Haute Vallee / Dave Young & Sophie McKenna
Nominee - Hautlieu / Steve Price & Sarah LB Glover
Mentee of the Year 2024
Winner: Dylan Gomes
Runner up: Nuno de Sousa
Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Inspiring the Future Initiative
Winner - Briony Price
Nominee - Megan Murphy
Nominee - Stephen Higginson
Outstanding School Contribution to the Inspiring the Future Initiative
Winner – Samares School
Nominee - St Lawrence School
Nominee - Haute Vallee School
40th Anniversary Trident Employer Recognition Award 1984-2024
Winner - Pizza Express
Nominee - GoJ - Business Services Improvement
Nominee - Hotel De France
Outstanding Student Achievement in Trident
Winner: Hugo Gomersall
Runner Up: Freya Le Page
Colin Powell Award for Future Economists Essay Competition
Winner: Mabel Kelly
Runner Up: Mateusz Kolin
Special Recognition from Skills Jersey
Highlands College
Jersey Employer Group
Pictured top: Toby Gladwin, Economic Programmes Manager at the Government of Jersey, with Mabel Kelly, winner of the Colin Powell Award for Future Economists Essay Competition, and runner-up Mateusz Kolin.
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