A Flintshire man has been shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2022.

Albert Brennan, from Cefn-y-Bedd is an apprentice at Airbus, Broughton through his training provider at Swansea University and will be competing for the prestigious Higher Apprentice of the Year Award.

The awards are organised by the Welsh Government and supported by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW).

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething congratulated the shortlisted finalists and thanked all the employers, apprentices and work-based learning practitioners who had submitted applications.

“Apprenticeships make a huge contribution to our economy and will be crucial as Wales continues to bounce back from the pandemic.

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“They can help futureproof, motivate, and diversify a workforce, offering people the chance to gain high-quality vocational skills.

“As part of our Young Person’s Guarantee, the Welsh Government will be investing £366 million over the next three years to deliver 125,000 all-age apprenticeships across Wales during the current term of government.

“We want to increase opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to develop transferable skills in the workplace and improve their lives.

“The investment will also help tackle skills shortages and gaps in priority sectors critical to drive productivity and economic growth, supporting our net zero ambitions, the every-day foundational economy and public services.”

The winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, November 10.

The Apprenticeship Programme is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund. For more information about recruiting an apprentice, visit: https://gov.wales/apprenticeships-genius-decision or call 03000 603000.