Congratulations to Lincoln City Council whose apprenticeship scheme made it into the finals at this year's National Training Awards 2010. The scheme was one of 24 finalists from the region hat were shortlisted in recognition of their outstanding contribution and commitment to training, learning and development in the workplace.

The region's winners were revealed at an awards ceremony which took place in Leicester at Athena on Thursday 14 October.

Run on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) by UK Skills, the National Training Awards inspires and encourages UK industry to invest in training and development as a route to achieving outstanding organisational and individual success. Winning an Award is a recognition of best practice and provides a benchmark for standards of excellence in training in the UK. City & Guilds is the premier sponsor of the 2010 National Training Awards.

Simon Bartley, Chief Executive of UK Skills which manages the National Training Awards said: "I would like to offer congratulations to all entrants who have made the shortlist as a regional finalist for the National Training Awards 2010. Being selected as a regional finalist of the Awards is a fantastic achievement and one that all of those shortlisted should be really proud of.
"Now more than ever it is essential for organisations to continue to invest in the development of their staff. The UK's future, after all, can only be strengthened and sustained by people who have the skills needed to meet the demands of today's globalised economy."

To watch a short film featuring the Cityy of Lincoln's Apprenticeship Scheme, go to:
http://www.eastmidlandsiep.gov.uk/emiep-tv/1/27/


To find out more go to: http://www.nationaltrainingawards.com/index.cfm