High Sheriff Awards 2024
Local
Employer Nominated for High Sheriff Awards in Recognition of Exemplary Service
to the Wiltshire Community
Wiltshire, UK – April 2, 2024 – Michael Steel, a devoted member of the Wiltshire community, has been awarded for his exceptional efforts in enhancing the lives of residents. His unwavering dedication to making a positive impact has earned him nominations for High Sheriff awards in each of the counties in which the provider operates.
In partnership with local employers, Yuzu Training has been
delivering apprenticeships as opportunities to upskill the people of Wiltshire,
enabling them to reach their full potential. Notably, they have collaborated
with the Scoffs Group, the UK’s largest Costa Coffee franchise which has stores
in Wiltshire, creating pathways from entry-level (Level 2) apprenticeships in
Hospitality up to higher-level Management apprenticeships (Level 5), equivalent
to a foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Looking towards the future, Michael remains steadfast in his commitment to serving the community. Yuzu has initiated collaborations with New College Swindon & Wiltshire College to offer support for funded short courses. These courses provide upskilling opportunities, designed to raise awareness and confidence in various subject areas. By offering individuals the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge, these courses open doors to new employment opportunities and career paths. At the end of the courses, participants will receive a Level 2 certificate, providing them with a recognised qualification to support their career advancement.
Michael expressed his enthusiasm about the future initiatives, stating,
“At Yuzu Training, we believe in the transformative power of education and the importance of equipping individuals with the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital age. Our partnership with Wiltshire College, New Swindon College & the Scoffs Group represents a shared commitment to building a brighter future for Wiltshire by empowering individuals to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape today’s employees must navigate.
We are deeply passionate about nurturing talent and fostering skill development in Wiltshire. That’s why we’re excited to announce our collaboration with the college, a partnership aimed at addressing skills gaps and creating more opportunities for individuals throughout the region.” – Michael Steel (Yuzu Training)
James Terry expressed his enthusiasm for this new partnership with New College Swindon, stating,
‘We are delighted for Michael and the team at Yuzu on the High Sheriff award. We are working extremely hard to ensure our subcontracting activity has a positive impact locally in Swindon and surrounding areas. We are really looking forward to continuing our partnership with Yuzu and all the positive impacts we can achieve together in the future’ – James Terry (Head of Partnerships & Bids, New College Swindon).
Many thanks to the team at Royal Wootton Bassett for hosting the ceremony & to those who nominated us for this prestigious award, thank you for being part of our journey.
