Ffion Lewis has been promoted to guide distiller at award-winning Within the Welsh Wind Distillery, based mostly at Tanygroes, close to Cardigan, after finishing a Basis Apprenticeship in Brewing.
Now the 22-year-old’s studying journey has been rewarded with the Basis Apprentice of the Yr award on the annual Apprenticeship, Employment and Abilities Awards held by Cambrian Coaching Firm, one in every of Wales’ main work-based studying suppliers.
Ffion Lewis receives the Basis Apprentice of the Yr award from Arwyn Watkins, OBE, managing director of Cambrian Coaching Firm
There was a double celebration for Within the Welsh Wind which additionally received the Small Employer of the Yr award.
Ffion joined Within the Welsh Wind as an apprentice distiller after returning house to Mid Wales from New Zealand the place she lived for 3 years and has performed a key function within the improvement of whiskey making on the distillery
With a background in laboratory work, the job was excellent for her. Having now progressed to a management qualification with Chwarae Teg Ladies’s Profession Growth Programme, Ffion says the Basis Apprenticeship improved her confidence, shallowness and employability.
Ffion, who’s now supporting different apprentices throughout the enterprise, stated:
It means so much to win this award. I feel apprenticeships are actually necessary. I had beforehand labored in a microbiology lab in New Zealand and didn’t have any expertise in distilling earlier than doing my apprenticeship.
I used to be actually completely satisfied to discover a job in a job at Within the Welsh Wind after I returned to West Wales.
Recognising employers and learners who’ve excelled in apprenticeship, expertise and employment coaching programmes delivered by Cambrian Coaching Firm, the awards had been held at The Metropole Lodge & Spa, Llandrindod Wells.
The opposite Basis Apprentice of the Yr finalist was Ryan Harding, 26, Kepak, Merthyr Tydfil who lives in Blaenavon.
With workplaces in Welshpool, Holyhead, Colwyn Bay, Llanelli and Llanelwedd, Cambrian Coaching Firm delivers work-based apprenticeships throughout Wales.
Arwyn Watkins, OBE, the corporate’s managing director, congratulated Hannah and all of the award winners and finalists for his or her achievement regardless of the difficult disruptions brought on by the pandemic over the previous two years.
He commented,
These awards showcase the dedication and dedication by people and corporations to the apprenticeship programme right here in Wales. Ffion has demonstrated what could be achieved in profession development by means of apprenticeships.
The Apprenticeship Programme in Wales is funded by the Welsh Authorities with assist from the European Social Fund.
