Barratt Developments has named Pontefract-based Wesley Betts Regional and National Apprentice of the Year at its annual awards.
He was nominated for the Regional Apprentice of the Year award by apprentice ambassador Gary Taylor as a result of his outstanding work ethic at the housebuilder’s Chapel Lea development in Wetherby. He was 17-years-old when he joined the Barratt team nine years ago as a labourer, taking up the apprenticeship programme two years ago. He has completed his NVQ Level 2 and is now combining working on site with studying the advanced bricklaying course at Leeds College of Building.
Wesley said on the win: “I’m still a little overwhelmed. To win one award is fantastic but to take home both the regional and national titles is really rewarding! I’m determined to be the best I can in my career and am lucky to have a brilliant team supporting me and helping me to develop. I’d recommend Barratt’s apprentice program to anyone looking to get into the construction industry.”
Darren Johnson, construction director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, commented: “We are very proud of Wesley and over the moon that he has walked away with both the national and regional titles. He has worked incredibly hard and he thoroughly deserves these accolades. He has set a great example to the other apprentices and has shown that hard work really does pay off!”
