East Ayrshire Council junior in running to be apprentice of the year

Apr 10 2009 by Ian Russell, Kilmarnock Standard

EAST Ayrshire Council’s building and works apprentice joiner John Hope was a finalist at the Scottish APSE (Association of Public Sector Excellence) Apprentice of the Year awards 2007/2008.

The council also received a certificate for Excellence in Training Standards for John’s achievement.

John, now in the fourth year of his apprenticeship, has acquired a number of awards in the past year including finalist at the council’s excellence awards ceremony and finalist at the James Birnie award for craft excellence 2008.

Councillor John MacKay said: “John is a real credit to the council and building and works and we are all very proud of his achievements. He gained an apprenticeship with building and works following a placement on the Get Ready for Work scheme and since commencing his apprenticeship John has excelled in joinery.

“This latest award is a tribute to his consistent hard work, skill and dedication. I would like to offer congratulations to John, and his excellent mentors, on their continued success.”