Learning & Development Level 3,
Apprentice of the Year 2024
We are delighted to announce
that Kirin Fisher of Tarmac has won our Apprentice of the Year for 2024.
Kirin enrolled onto Intec’s Learning &Development Practitioner Level 3 programme to support her transition from
Training Co-ordinator to Training Manager: ‘The role was a huge step up. As
a Training Co-ordinator I was very admin based, organising, and booking
training. My new role required me to actively deliver training including leadership
development training to our frontline managers.’
Kirin's apprenticeship helped her to develop her
skills and confidence to transition into a more challenging and influential
role within her organisation. ‘The main thing I wanted out of my
apprenticeship was confidence, in myself and my capabilities. The
apprenticeship has helped me push myself out of my comfort zone; if someone had
asked me if I thought I’d be delivering training two years ago, there would
have been absolutely no chance. I struggled speaking in Teams meetings with
people I knew!’
‘The apprenticeship made me realise I knew a lot of
things and confirmed that the way I was delivering training at Tarmac was right.’
Manager, Ben Trisic, spotted Kirin’s potential; ‘Kirin
has shown just how impactful apprenticeships can be, not just for the
individual but also for the business. We had a gap in our L&D Structure and
made the decision to upskill from within, which was a first for this team. We
made a business decision to allow someone with the right attitudes and
behaviours to develop into this role.’
This decision has clearly paid off: ‘In all my
working career, I don’t recall anyone developing so much in such a short space
of time. When I first started working with Kirin, she was quiet and would go
with the team consensus. It became clear that she wasn’t always the most
confident of people, even though she was knowledgeable. Watching Kirin’s
development over the past 18 months has been a joy. Her confidence has
sky-rocketed and she’s now responsible for training and development in two regions
of our business, having conversations with senior leaders where she will
challenge them to create a positive learning culture.’
Kirin is
an inspiring example of how apprenticeships can empower individuals to reach
their potential. Her journey highlights the benefits of apprenticeships for
both the apprentice and the employer, showcasing the transformational impact of
vocational learning and a supportive work environment. Kirin's success not only
supported her in the next step in her career but also served as a model for
effective talent development within her organisation.
Congratulations
Kirin!
(Photography by Zak Poland of Glasslife)
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