Open toolbar HOME 16-24 YEAR OLDS JOBSEEKERS ADULT EDUCATION EMPLOYERS CASE STUDIES ABOUT INNOVATION Homepage News Michael Foster – Nominated for the Regional Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Michael Foster – Nominated for the Regional Apprenticeship Awards 2021 October 15, 2021 Michael Foster – Nominated for the Regional Apprenticeship Awards 2021 We would like to send our congratulations to Michael Foster, who has been named as a nominee for the Regional Apprenticeship Awards 2021. He is nominated for apprentice of the year in the South East, and will find out if he’s a winner at the awards ceremony on Thursday 21 October. About the Apprenticeship Awards The National Apprenticeship Awards were designed to recognise the achievements of exceptional apprentices, apprenticeship champions and apprenticeship employers. The awards recognise apprentices who have used an apprenticeship to boost their career and make a positive difference in their workplace. They also give businesses the chance to showcase best practice. Find out more about the Apprenticeship Awards Michael's story Michael, a Senior Advisor for Shaw Trust, achieved a distinction in his Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship. We caught up with Michael for a case study interview earlier this year, when he talked to us about his role for Shaw Trust, and how the apprenticeship helped him hone his management skills. Read Michael's story “As people, I believe that we are constantly developing and learning new things. The Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship was a natural progression to improve my personal development and learn new things that will benefit both myself and Shaw Trust in the work that I do. “I would say that I have always been approachable in my role, but now I am able to self-reflect on my performance as a manager and the impact my decisions may have on the team. “ Michael Foster, Senior Advisor for Shaw Trust. Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Designed for managers leading teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation’s operational or departmental strategy, this apprenticeship aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to progress. This comprehensive course covers: Creating and delivering operational plans. Managing projects. Leading and managing teams. Managing change. Managing finances and resources. Coaching and mentoring staff. Apprentices will be able to register as full members of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Find out more about the Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Apprenticeships for Individuals Apprenticeships in a wide range of industries for anyone aged 16+. Find out more about our range of apprenticeships Funding and the Apprenticeship Levy Everything employers need to know about the Apprenticeship Levy. Find out more about the Apprenticeship Levy Apprenticeships for Employers Cost-effective training solutions for new and current staff Find out more about apprenticeships for employers SHARE THIS POST © 2015 – 2021 Ixion Holdings (Contracts) Limited Ixion Holdings (Contracts) Limited Halford House, 2nd Floor, Coval Lane Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1TD, United Kingdom Company number 06886337 Group Websites Shaw Trust Homes 2 Inspire InContact Contact Us | Vacancies | Volunteer | Safeguarding | Complaints Procedure Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Site by Idio Read our Modern Slavery Statement We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT