23 September 2022, 16:17
SWR’s Apprenticeship programme is one of the best
- SWR excited to be shortlisted for ‘Best Apprenticeship programme’
- Nominations announced by Investors in People today
- Winners announced on 15 November
South Western Railway are delighted to announce that we have made the final shortlist for the Award for Best Apprenticeship Programme in the Investors in People Awards 2022. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in London on Tuesday 15 November.
The announcement, which was made today, provides positive affirmation that SWRs innovative programme which includes Young Talent and Leadership Talent Rail Apprenticeship, as well as Upskilling Apprenticeships for all SWR colleagues, shows our commitment to colleagues develop their skills across the business.
Kirstie Thompson, SWR’s Apprenticeship Compliance Manager, said “We’re very excited to be recognised for our innovative programme which provides a variety of apprenticeships to enable colleagues across the business to develop their skills. This is a great achievement for South Western Railway”
Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, commented: “In what has been the biggest and most competitive year so far, it always makes me feel immensely proud to see so many fantastic organisations and individuals staking their claim to be the best. And every year, the entries do get more and more competitive and the judging even tighter. Reaching the final shortlist is a testament to the amazing commitment these organisations are making to make work better for their people, and they truly deserve this recognition.”
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Steve Harris
Communications Officer
South Western Railway
07929 662132
steve.harris@swrailway.com
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