TruckEast apprentice claims Lloyds Rising Star award

TruckEast Northampton technician Louis Rogers has claimed the Lloyds Banking Group ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award.

Rogers, who recently qualified from his three-year heavy vehicle technician apprenticeship, collected the award at the East Midlands, Department for Education (DfE), Regional Apprenticeship and Skills Awards.

He said: “I finished my apprenticeship eight months ago and can honestly say it’s the best thing to date, it has given me the skills and knowledge to progress in my role. But also, the confidence to push myself to be the best I can. I feel very honoured to be a regional winner.”

Martyn Clipston, group aftersales director at TruckEast, added:

“Winning the award is a fantastic milestone for Louis and is a great reflection of all that he has achieved with TruckEast so far. Now to be named a finalist in November’s nationals is an outstanding achievement and Louis should be incredibly proud of his success. Louis is a key example of what can be achieved with an apprenticeship programme, and we hope it will inspire others to start on this fantastic career path.”

Rogers has now been shortlisted in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Award Finals held on 27 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.