Nominations Open For Best Of Brighton And Hove Apprentices

Brighton & Hove’s 2024 Apprenticeship Graduation will take place on Monday 25 November to celebrate the achievements of apprentices from across the city.

The ceremony will take place at The Grand Brighton, who are also the event's headline sponsor.

The ceremony, which is being organised by Brighton & Hove City Council and The Sussex Council of Training Providers, will include inspirational talks and special award presentations. 

The event will allow apprentices of all ages, levels, and sectors to celebrate their achievements with their friends, family, and colleagues.

The graduation ceremony is free to attend and available to apprentices who live or work in Brighton & Hove and achieved their apprenticeship between 21 October 2023 and 1 November 2024. Graduates may also bring up to 2 guests. 

Apprentice employers and training providers from across Brighton & Hove are also invited to join in the celebrations.

Find out more about the apprenticeship graduation event and book your free place.

Councillor Emma Daniel, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services, said:

“Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of learning while earning, developing life skills and gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of careers.

“Apprenticeships also offer employers the opportunity to support and retain staff, fill skills gaps with talented local candidates, and increase staff productivity while meeting their businesses’ needs.

“We’re inviting all apprentices and their employers to join us at this year’s graduation ceremony, which is free to attend, to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the important contributions all those involved in apprenticeships across Brighton & Hove.”

To acknowledge the contribution of everyone involved in making apprenticeships a success in Brighton & Hove, 4 awards will be announced at the ceremony:

• Outstanding Contribution by an Apprentice to an Employer Award 
• Above and Beyond Apprentice Award 
• Employer/Employee Contribution to Apprenticeships Award 
• Trainer/Tutor of the Year Award 

To nominate someone for an award, email [email protected] to request the nomination forms. 

The closing date for nominations is Friday 25 October 2024 at 5pm.