Crestchic is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Apprenticeship Programme of the Year Award at this year’s AMPS Awards. The award celebrates organisations that run outstanding schemes for developing young talent and bringing apprentices into the power generation industry.
Bringing new talent into the industry has always been important to Crestchic. Managing Director Chris Caldwell, a long-standing member of the AMPS team, began his own career as an apprentice and is committed to bringing more young people into the sector.
“The power generation community has a real strength here,” said Chris. “It is an industry where people start out in the trades, or as apprentices, and work their way up to senior positions, and that does not happen in the same way across all industries. There are so many opportunities for young people in our sector, and we are delighted to sponsor an award that recognises the companies investing in strong apprenticeship programmes.”
About the award
The Apprenticeship Programme of the Year Award will go to an organisation that prioritises the development of its apprentices and can demonstrate a clear path for their progression. Entrants are asked to show:
- The structure, breadth, and relevance of their training curriculum, including any innovative features
- The training methods they use, such as hands-on learning, mentoring, and technology
- Accreditations, compliance with industry standards and endorsements from professional bodies
- How the programme has shaped the careers of their apprentices
- Opportunities for apprentices to build both technical and soft skills
- Their work to make the programme diverse and inclusive
Practising what we preach
Apprenticeships are central to how Crestchic builds its own team. The company currently has nine apprentices working across the business, and this year marked another milestone with the introduction of its first degree-level apprenticeships, giving young people the chance to earn a degree while gaining real-world experience in the industry.
“Our apprentices bring fresh energy and ideas into the business, and many go on to play key roles across the company,” added Chris. “We are looking forward to seeing the entries and celebrating the organisations doing great work to grow the industry’s future workforce.”
The winner will be announced at the AMPS Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner at the 5* Lowry Hotel in Salford on Thursday 26th November 2026.
