Pearson is proud to sponsor the Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2026!
The GM Skills Awards is pleased to announce Pearson as the sponsor of the Intermediate 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.
Christine Hepworth-James, Director of VQ Sales, UK and Ireland for Pearson, said:
“We are happy for you to feature this quote: The Greater Manchester Skills Awards celebrate the young people and apprentices shaping the North West’s future. Learning changes lives. It helps people grow, gain confidence and make a real difference. Pearson is proud to support these awards, which so powerfully recognise the role of skills in transforming lives and strengthening communities across the region.”
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For more information on GM Skills Awards sponsorship opportunities, please email chloe.f@gmlpn.co.uk.