Engineering Apprentice of the Term

16 February 2026

The dust may have settled on National Apprenticeship Week, but we’re still celebrating! We are really pleased to announce that Chris Patrickson has officially been named Inspire Education Group (IEG) ‘Apprentice of the Term’.

Chris, a Mechanical Supervisor at Vogal Group, is currently undertaking an electrotechnical apprenticeship at Stamford College. His dedication to upskilling while managing his professional and personal responsibilities is truly inspiring.

🎥 Watch his story: Check out Chris’s video on the Stamford College LinkedIn page. Though Karen Lloyd gave it her best shot, Chris truly took the spotlight this time! Well done, Chris!"