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The 2011 Proskills Awards Ceremony will be held at Alton Towers on 3 November, highlighting the achievements of employers and apprentices in the process and manufacturing sector. Phoebe Stockdale, Assistant Manager at Kall Kwik in Crawley, has been nominated for an award in recognition of the impact she has had on the business since joining in 2008
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The 2011 Proskills Awards will be held at Alton Towers on 3 November, celebrating the achievements of people working in the process and manufacturing sector and also highlighting its wider commercial importance. Proskills has received hundreds of entries from a wide range of employers, learners, apprentices and training providers, demonstrating all that is best about the process and manufacturing sector.
The entries have revealed the commitment and skill of people working in the process and manufacturing sector, qualities exemplified by Phoebe Stockdale, who has been nominated for Apprentice of the Year. Phoebe started an apprenticeship at Business Design and Print network Kall Kwik in Crawley in 2008, and has since risen through the ranks to become Assistant Manager.
Barry Cool, a Director at the company talks glowingly about Phoebe's work; "Phoebe handles day to day production workloads and client requests, pre-press creative work and then produces digital work on the relevant pieces of hardware. She manages client expectations directly and with aplomb. Clients have commented that they prefer dealing with Phoebe as she is knowledgeable, easy to deal with, efficient and delivers on promises."
This is allied to a sound understanding of print and design processes. Phoebe has learnt a great deal about the pre-press and creative section of Kall Kwik over the course of her apprenticeship, and her technical knowledge has brought real benefits to the business. "She has been instrumental in maximising the hardware's capabilities within the branch and because of her attention to detail, she minimises costs and maximises profits," says Barry.
By taking an apprenticeship Phoebe has gained industry-relevant skills and avoided the burden of student debt. Now her development has gained further recognition with promotion into the creative studio team. "To be promoted to join an experienced creative team at such a young age and without a degree in graphics is truly an achievement in itself," stresses Barry.
With comedian Terry Alderton presenting the prizes at the Proskills awards ceremony the event promises to be a hugely enjoyable evening that will highlight the work of both individuals and companies in the process and manufacturing sector, while also offering important networking and sponsorship opportunities.
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Notes to editors
Proskills UK is the bridge between employers and Government on skills and training.
Proskills is employer-led by nine key industries; Building Products, Coatings, Extractives, Furniture, Glass, Glazed Ceramics, Paper, Print and Wood, which make a third of the UK manufacturing sector. Proskills UK helps to raise the profile and sets the skills standards and qualifications for the sector and ensures that the skills and funding delivers against the current and future needs of the industries.
As the commercial arm of Proskills UK, National Skills Academy, Materials, Production & Supply is the first step in identifying and accessing the training your business needs to reduce costs and boost productivity.
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