A Black Country toolmaker that is a ‘fantastic ambassador’ for vocational learning has been crowned ‘Outstanding Apprentice of the Year’. Accura Engineering’s Ethan Austin beat off the challenge of over 100 peers to secure the title at the In-Comm Training Awards in Birmingham earlier this month. More than 420 people from 50 companies heard how Ethan had shown exceptional commitment to both technical and professional development, and is the youngest apprentice at the company to be trusted in customer-facing roles. Judges also commented on his track record in supporting improvement projects.

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