The UK IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards are back for 2024, celebrating the best digital talent in Weston-super-Mare.
It recognises the contributions of apprentices, T-Level students and bootcamp learners from around the country in all digital fields.
They're designed for anyone aged sixteen or above who belongs to one of these groups.
Categories include 'Cyber Apprentice of the Year,' 'Digital Degree Apprentice of the Year,' and 'Business Analyst Apprentice of the Year.'
Nominations are accepted from employers, training providers, and apprentices who have completed a digital apprenticeship, T-Level, or boot camp programme from January 2023 onwards.
The awards will be hosted by the BCS on June 27, from 11.45am to 4.30pm, at the Factory Works in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Shortlisted nominees will be given two complimentary tickets to the ceremony.
The head of policy and public affairs at BCS, Daniel Aldridge, said: "The world is fast becoming 'digital-first' with Weston no exception.
"Our tech start-up ecosystem is driving growth in our local economy and attracting talent and investment to the town from across the country, the digital-skills-networks we develop here will help us build our brighter future."
Cllr. Catherine Gibbons, deputy leader and executive member for children's services, families and life long learning, North Somerset Council said: "The future of our young people is rooted in digital and tech skills and being able to navigate the internet safely and effectively."
Ms Gibbons also added that the awards are an excellent opportunity to "recognise and showcase the excellent work of our students and apprentices."
Jacqui Ford, acting principal and chief executive, Weston College expressed her thoughts on the occasion: "Weston and the West of England is at the epicentre of digital skills, and this is a great opportunity for all employers in the region involved in digital apprenticeships, T Levels or Bootcamps to really shine, by showing how they are supporting the development of talent and creating the digital stars of the future."
She encouraged nominations from all levels of digital start-ups and leaders.
Tickets to this year's UK IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards will be made available once finalists are announced.
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