Stagecoach West Apprentices triumph at National Awards

Two apprentices from in the West have picked up prizes at Stagecoach UK's national apprenticeship awards.

Its award-winning apprenticeship scheme for aspiring engineers, endorsed and certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry. For more than 20 years, this programme has successfully launched the careers of hundreds of Stagecoach employees, many going on to become engineering managers and directors within the company.

Amber King (Stroud depot) won Stagecoach UK Future Leader award winner while Leszek Moszkowicz (Cheltenham depot), secured Stagecoach West Apprentice of the Year award winner

Stagecoach West Engineering Director, Tom Large, said: “It was great to travel with a big group of our apprentices and managers to the Stagecoach UK Apprentice Award event, held in Manchester. Well done to Amber and Leszek for picking up well deserved awards."

The Stagecoach Apprenticeship Scheme is a comprehensive four-year programme. It begins with three years of hands-on practical learning at a bus depot, complemented by attendance at a specialised training college. During this period, apprentices work towards achieving the Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Standard qualification. Each apprentice is paired with an experienced mentor who provides guidance and support throughout the programme.

Upon successful completion, apprentices become eligible for membership with the Society of Operations Engineers, further enhancing their professional journey. The fourth year is a bespoke, award-winning program crafted by Stagecoach UK Bus, designed to further hone skills through participation in a diverse range of in-house and manufacturer's technical courses.