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Going to go Farr - Walsall Council apprentice wins award amongst Black Country’s best
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An apprentice at Walsall Council has been recognised for their achievements at a regional awards ceremony.
Abbie Farr-Smith is a finance apprentice at Walsall Council and was awarded Apprentice of the Year at the Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards.
The awards first launched in 2014, and were hosted at Hawthorns in West Bromwich on 13 November where hundreds gathered for the prestigious ceremony.
The awards acknowledge the very best apprentices and employers across the region, and Abbie was nominated by Walsall College.
Judges applauded Abbie for her inspirational determination since starting her apprenticeship at the council two years ago.
Since beginning her apprenticeship with Walsall Council’s finance team, as part of their internal grow your own strategy and programme, Abbie has shown excellent commitment to her work and her studies, has grown in confidence and has built a great level of understanding of finance and the work environment. Abbie is a highly valued member of the finance team and we look forward to supporting her further in her career development in the future.
“ A big congratulations to Abbie for this wonderful achievement. Her dedication and commitment have been recognised by the entire region, and we are all extremely proud of you.
Apprenticeships can offer such a fantastic balance of work and study, equipping you with all the knowledge, skills, and work experience to achieve success like Abbie. Another big well done from us all at Walsall Council, it is truly well deserved. “
Walsall Council was one of the award sponsors, and supported the Medium Employer of the Year Award.
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