City’s apprentices congratulated at special event

A graduation ceremony to praise the city’s hard-working apprentices and the huge contribution they make to their employers has taken place.  

Three of the city’s apprentices plus one apprenticeship team have been honoured at this year’s online event. 

A total of 56 graduates from 19 different training providers across a range of business sectors were nominated for the four awards. 

Deputy leader opened the show  

The Brighton & Hove Apprenticeship Graduation 2022 took place over a special webcast for the second year running, with councillor Hannah Clare, chair of the council’s Children's, Young People and Skills committee and deputy council leader, delivering the opening address. 

The event was hosted by Brighton-based former BBC journalist John Young, and all 56 graduates were named-checked for their achievements, as well as receiving a badge, certificate and souvenir programme. 

The four awards and winners were: 

  • Outstanding Contribution by an Apprentice to an Employer Award - Paul Mynott, benefits officer, Brighton & Hove City Council 

  • Tutor Trainer of the Year Award - Liz Arasan, tutor, Brighton-based Creative Process Digital 

  • Employee contribution to apprenticeships award - The Apprenticeship Team, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and, 

  • Above & Beyond Award, Maddie Tapp, hair stylist, Brighton-based The Point  

Cllr Clare said: “It's a real honour and delight to be asked to open the Brighton & Hove Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony 2022.

‘You should all be so proud’  

“I'm so thrilled to say my personal congratulations to you all. You should be so proud of all of your achievements and for completing your apprenticeship.  

“I also want to say a huge thank you to all of our employers and training providers for supporting our graduates and for investing in apprenticeships. 

“You’re all helping us meet the skills and employment needed for the future in Brighton & Hove over the coming years as the city recovers from the pandemic.”  

‘Council has more than 150 apprentices’ 

Cllr Clare added: “As a local authority, we are a huge advocate and supporter of apprenticeships with more than 150 apprentices within the council, so we know that what you’re doing is crucial for the city. 

" For people starting out, up skilling or looking at a career change, there really is an apprenticeship for everyone.” 

Sponsors of the event, which took place on Wednesday 29 July, are Brighton & Hove City Council; the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network South East; Greater Brighton Metropolitan College; Creative Process Digital; Apprenticeships in Sussex (AIS); and SCTP (Sussex Council of Training Providers). 

The event was organised by the SCTP, the training provider and skills network for Sussex.  

SCTP is a membership organisation that champions skills within the county and has 95 members including the county’s FE Colleges, Universities, Independent Training Providers, and wider stakeholders.