- North East apprentices recognised amongst Stagecoach’s brightest talents at annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards
- Held at the Etihad Stadium, the awards highlighted outstanding apprentices in various categories
- The event showcased the vital role of Stagecoach’s highly regarded apprenticeship programme
Two North East apprentices were recognised amongst Stagecoach’s brightest young stars, as the UK’s largest bus and coach operator celebrated its top-performing engineering apprentices.
Jake Turner, based at South Shields depot and Thomas Bone, based at Sunderland depot, both claimed individual awards at the company’s annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ event at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Jake scooped the company’s Rising Star Award and claimed third place in the Apprentice of the Year Award (Y3), while Thomas claimed runner-up in the Apprentice of the Year Award (Y2), capping a hugely positive event for the region. Jake was also named as the North East Apprentice of the Year.
The event showcased the exceptional skills and commitment of Stagecoach apprentices, who are considered a vital part of the company’s future and a testament to its commitment to developing talent.
“The talent and commitment on display at this year’s awards was truly inspiring and I was delighted to see Jake and Thomas recognised for their exceptional development.
“Our apprentices are a fundamental part of our business, and their dedication to engineering excellence and community spirit is exactly what drives us forward. We are incredibly proud of all of their efforts and look forward to watching them continue to grow their careers with us.”
Gary Chisholm, Engineering Director for Stagecoach North East
The awards ceremony brought together apprentices, managers, directors, and training providers, as well as key sponsors. It highlighted outstanding achievements across various categories, including the coveted Stagecoach Apprentice of the Year titles.
