Newark sparkie wins Apprentice of the Year 2024 Award
Posted: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Jamie Clews of Newark-based electrical contracting business Derry Building Services has been recognised as one of the country’s leading electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices, Electrical Times reported. During a ceremony held at Trinity House in London, he won the 2024 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award. Apprenticeships provider JTL trained Jamie. After overcoming fierce competition from two other finalists, Jamie won prizes, including £3,000 and an overseas study tour sponsored by industry manufacturer Thorn Lighting. The two runners-up, winning £2,000 and a state-of-the-art toolkit, are Drew Lattaway of Maval Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Co. Ltd and Rheef Owen of NG Bailey. “I’m also grateful for the excellent training I received from JTL. I want to acknowledge how important this award is for progressing my career and in my role as an electrical inspection and testing engineer. “I would encourage other apprentices to try their best and see how far they can go in this fast-moving and exciting industry,” Jamie said.
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