14 November 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Thomas Warr, our Composites Technician Apprentice, has been named Runner-Up in the South Regional Final of the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2024 for Engineering Apprentice - Final Year.
The Make UK Manufacturing Awards celebrate the remarkable talent and achievements within the UK manufacturing sector, with a focus on recognising individuals who are making a significant impact on the future of the industry. Thomas’ dedication and hard work have been instrumental in his journey, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of his commitment to his apprenticeship and contributions at National Composites Centre (NCC).
Thomas commented:
‘I’m incredibly proud to have this award! It’s been an amazing journey, and I couldn’t have reached this achievement without the unwavering support and guidance from both the NCC and Weston College. I’ve truly enjoyed every moment of my apprenticeship — learning new skills and growing professionally has been such a rewarding experience. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to develop.’
Micaëla Owen, Head of Delivery – Skills, National Composites Centre added:
‘We couldn’t be prouder of Thomas for receiving this award. His hard work, dedication, and commitment have truly paid off, and it’s inspiring to see his talents recognised in this way. We’re incredibly proud of all our apprentices who continue to show such hard work and dedication to their learning and development as composite technicians.’
This achievement underscores the strength of our apprenticeship programme and the incredible talent we have here at NCC. We are excited to continue supporting Thomas and other apprentices as they contribute to the future of manufacturing.
