IMECHE RAILWAY DIVISION APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded to a railway industry apprentice working / studying for, or towards, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification. And an apprentice who can demonstrate outstanding commitment to their continuing development whilst also making a positive difference to their organisation and possibly the wider community.

Ideally the Award will go to an apprentice who has gone above and beyond their normal duties and taken on additional responsibilities, which may include charitable and voluntary work and encouraging young people to consider engineering as a career.

Eligibility

To be eligible to enter you must be:

  • A current Apprentice Affiliate Member of any professional body.
  • Enrolled on an engineering apprenticeship in the Railway industry and where the work has a significant mechanical engineering content.
  • Working / studying towards a Level 3 or Level 4 engineering qualification.

Award conditions

The winner and highly commended entrants will be featured in promotional activity in the form of case studies, photos and web stories.

Award criteria

Entrants must demonstrate:

  • Outstanding commitment to their professional development and show how they have made a positive difference to their organisation.
  • Relevant rail industry apprentice skills.
  • Outstanding commitment to their continuing development.

Any charity or voluntary work is relevant, especially related to engineering and encouraging young people into engineering.

Apprentices must also outline a career plan for the next three to five years.

Value of award

The winner will receive a prize of £1,000.
Any highly commended entrants will receive a certificate.

Application Process

Closing date: 15 November 2024

Applications can be submitted throughout the year via the online application form.

You can nominate yourself or be nominated by a sponsor from your organisation or training provider/college.

For further information or help completing the online application form email: awards@imeche.org

About The Award

This Award reflects the importance of apprenticeships to the rail industry and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The prize is donated annually by Clive Hickman, president of the Institution 2024 – 2025.


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