Rochdale Training is proud to sponsor the Higher Apprentice of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2026!
The GM Skills Awards is pleased to announce Rochdale Training as the sponsor of the Higher Apprentice of the Year category at the 2026 awards! The GM Skills Awards 2026 celebrates achievements and excellence across the Further Education and Skills landscape across Greater Manchester.
Since 1966, Rochdale Training has been a leading provider of skills development, empowering people and businesses across Greater Manchester and the Northwest. We deliver tailored Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, and workforce training that meet the needs of both employers and learners. Built on collaboration and excellence, they partner with organisations of all sizes to develop skilled workforces and drive professional growth. Their expert tutors and commitment to personalised, high-quality training make us a trusted choice for hundreds of employers and learners each year.
This Higher Apprentice category recognises an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional growth, commitment, and achievement throughout their apprenticeship journey. The award celebrates an individual who has shown remarkable development in their knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours, consistently striving for excellence and continuous improvement. The winner will have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to their organisation or industry- driving innovation, inspiring others, and exemplifying the true value of higher-level apprenticeship pathways.
Jill Nagy, Chief Executive at Rochdale Training, said:
“Rochdale Training is pleased to continue our partnership with the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network through the GM Skills Awards 2026 – a key event that recognises excellence, celebrates achievement, and promotes progression across our region’s skills sector.
As a trusted provider within Greater Manchester, we value the shared commitment to raising aspirations, developing talent, and supporting inclusive growth. This is our second year sponsoring the awards, and we remain focused in our belief that skills and training are vital to success- both for individuals seeking to build their futures and for employers striving to grow and innovate.
Our sponsorship of the Higher Apprentice of the Year category reflects our dedication to learner progression. We believe that every apprentice should have the opportunity to advance into higher-level roles, building the confidence, capability, and professional standards that contribute to Greater Manchester’s long-term prosperity.
We thank the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network for their continued leadership and their focus on quality, collaboration, and impact. Together, we are ensuring that Greater Manchester residents thrive and that our regional employers continue to benefit from a highly skilled and motivated workforce.”
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For more information on GM Skills Awards sponsorship opportunities, please email chloe.f@gmlpn.co.uk.