The project team won the commendation for their payment gateway, which offers students from The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester flexible payment plans for their tuition fees. The development of the WPM has improved efficiency and effectiveness while improving the learner experience.

Total People was one of nine organisations shortlisted for the award, which recognised skills providers and colleges delivering significant skills training in Greater Manchester. The award also sought to showcase an organisation with a proven track record of effectively engaging businesses to identify skills needs and delivering workforce training with real business benefits.

Following her apprenticeship, Sam is now employed by Laing O’Rourke on the School and College Leavers Programme, studying Construction Management part-time at the University of Salford. She has been placed on the Manchester Airport Transformation project.

Do you drive a Lamborghini?​​ Debbie Sanderson, Divisional Finance Director for  The Manchester College , said: "Jenny and Lee really enjoyed their time at Newall Green Primary School and the initiative was a great opportunity for our team and Group to give something back to the community in which we work.