Education achievements celebrated at AIM Empowering Futures Conference
AIM’s inaugural Empowering Futures Conference and Awards recently recognised the exceptional contributions of organisations in the field of apprenticeships, training, and education. The awards highlighted excellence, innovation, and commitment to learners' success.
Kevern Kerswell, AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group CEO commented: “This is the first time we have held these awards and we have been blown away by the overwhelming response and the outstanding quality of the submissions we've received. The winners all showcased an exceptional level of dedication and a strong commitment to empowering individuals to achieve remarkable feats and gave the judges an extremely difficult job”.
The conference and awards event was held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham and attracted over 250 people from across the UK.
Kevern continued, “We focussed the conference agenda firmly on the future and we heard from a range of inspiring speakers who talked about initiatives, policies, and actions that foster sustainable development, social progress, and economic growth.
“We considered the important role that education plays in bringing communities together, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities. And we also looked ahead to a pending General Election and considered what colleges and other providers require in order to develop the skills that the country needs.”
Keynote speakers included Lord Simon Woolley (Member of the House of Lords), David Hughes CBE (chief executive Association of Colleges (AoC), Robert Nitsch (delivery director Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) and Karl George MBE (partner RSM UK Consulting LLP.)
The full list of winners are:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Apprenticeship Employer Provider of the Year
- Hull College Group - Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year
- Redcar and Cleveland College - Access to Higher Education Centre of the Year
- CNTW NHS Trust Academy Accredited Learning Centre - Bespoke Accreditation Centre of the Year
- Actes - Quality Mark Provider of the Year
- HMP Swansea - Impact Award
AIM’s Empowering Futures Conference took a critical look at the hot topics of diversity and leadership, explored progress with the Post-16 Reform and explored how to drive positive change in education and training. AIM’s award winners demonstrated their significant contributions to the betterment of learners and the industry as a whole.
“These accolades served as a reminder of the transformative power of education and training, showing that when dedicated individuals and organisations come together, they have the ability to effect profound and lasting change”, added Kevern Kerswell.
Guests were also presented with a copy of the new AIM Impact Report showcasing the work of the organisation and its partners over the last 12 months. Hard copies of the report are available by contacting [email protected]
Download a copy of the report HERE.
