Burnley College and its apprenticeship arm, Themis, has been awarded the prestigious title of Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year.

The Construction Apprenticeship Awards took place at a lavish ceremony in Manchester.

The awards are to “to highlight and honour the dedication, hard work and outstanding contributions of those who play a vital role in shaping the future of construction apprenticeships.”

Burnley College, The Number 1 College in England since 2018* saw off tough competition to secure the honour which recognises the vital role education plays in the construction industry.

Head of Construction and Engineering at Burnley College David Lord says he’s so proud:

“At Burnley College we believe in Building Futures and Changing Lives.

“To receive such an honour as this really makes the hard work every single one of our Tutors, Trainers, our Apprentices and support staff put in all year round worth it.

“Apprenticeships have moved on so much over the last decade, none more so than in the Construction industry which values highly skilled, highly flexible and knowledgeable workers at every level.

“That’s why at Burnley College we’re so focused on bringing industry-expert Tutors face to face with dedicated, passionate learners in an environment which is filled with state-of-the-art technology.

“From Level 3 Apprenticeships through to Degree Apprenticeships we are proud to create outstanding apprentices in such a wide range of construction fields.

“Receiving an award like this confirms we are ensuring the future of industry and the future of employment in the region.”

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Learn more about Themis at Burnley College:

https://www.burnley.ac.uk/themis-home/