Two West London College apprentices have been shortlisted for the prestigious Apprentice of the Year in the West London Business Awards 2023, which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 24 February 2023.
The West London College pair are Plasterer Apprentice Level 2, 24-year-old Joshua Lovell and former Carpentry Apprentice Level 3 . 20-year-old Filip Amanovic who has now completed his apprenticeship.
Joshua Lovell has worked for Woodlands Commercial Ltd for the last six years. In June 2022, Joshua took part in SkillBuild organised by the CITB in Bristol won his heat. His success at SkillBuild qualified him to compete at WorldSkills at Edinburgh College in November 2022.
Joshua said “I competed in two national skills contests last year and now I am shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year. All of this will look great on my CV and help me to succeed in setting up my own business.”
Filip Amanovic works as a carpenter for EE Smith Contracts, one of the UK’s leading specialist interior fit-out contractors. Filip has now successfully completed his apprenticeship. Filip’s tutor, Chris Larkin said: “Even as an apprentice, Filip’s level of skill meant that his employer would utilise his ability by getting him to demonstrate and train carpenters that were already fully qualified.”
Filip said: “I can’t believe I’ve been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year. It feels great. My apprenticeship was a really good experience and I was able to enjoy it, taking the time I needed to learn my trade.”
Daljit Bains, West London College director of business development & partnership said: “I’m delighted that Joshua and Filip have both been shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year in the West London Business Awards, which highlights the excellent quality in apprenticeships that we offer at West London College.”
