RECRUITMENT agency managing director Simon Acres receives an award for his outstanding contribution to supporting apprenticeships.
Simon, founder of the Simon Acres Group agency and online training provider for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, was presented with The David Caulfield Outstanding Contribution Award at the national Bathroom and Kitchen Update Awards in London.
He has worked in the KBB industry for more than three decades.
Simon Acres Group, which he founded in 2018 and is based in Higham Ferrers, has hosted two Apprenticeships Careers Day events and has created an Apprenticeship & Skills Hub to advise individuals looking to start their career, as well as businesses looking to navigate the apprenticeship route.
“I am ecstatic to have received the David Caulfield Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award,” Simon said. “Early on in my career in the KBB industry, I was given training, coaching and support from mentors and colleagues that has stayed with me to this day.
“More than 31 years later and my passion for training and education remains incredibly strong. Apprenticeships are key to bringing in fresh, diverse talent and, together with my wonderful team, we will continue to spotlight the real impact apprentices can have when given the right support.”
Simon is the end point assessor with Achieve & Partners, an independent assessor specifically trained to evaluate apprentices in the furniture, wood and merchanting industries. He is also a member of the training and education committee at the Worshipful Furniture Makers Company, a member of the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network and on the advisory board of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation.
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