11 February 2021
HS2 and Skills Minister pays tribute to employers and apprentices who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic
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During National Apprenticeship Week 2021, High Speed 2 (
HS2) and Skills Minister Andrew Stephenson has paid tribute to the apprentices and their employers around the country who have been stepping up to keep the country running throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
From setting up mentor programmes and using innovative technology to keep people safe through to launching Wellbeing Wednesdays, employers from across the transport sector have ensured that apprentices have been able to continue to advance their careers in their valuable placements, despite challenging circumstances.