Apprentice of the Year, Agnes Thiong’o. - Credit: Simon O'Connor, LTSB An accountancy apprentice from Chadwell Heath has been recognised with the eastern region Apprentice of the Year 2021 award from a social mobility charity that helps to develop young people. Agnes Thiong’o was chosen as Leadership Through Sport and Business’ (LTSB) east region Apprentice of the Year 2021 for her “dedication and achievement” at leading accountancy firm RSM, where she began as a technology and management consulting analyst and now works as an audit assistant. She has been part of LTSB's “innovative" programme, which aims to help young candidates from under-represented backgrounds secure a career through training that ranges from experiences with the West Ham United Foundation to qualifications with Newham College, since 2018.