We are proud to announce that recent apprenticeship graduate Milly Reed, Assistant Procurement Officer at PD Ports has been shortlisted for the Association of Colleges student of the year award!
This award celebrates truly unique students from AoC member colleges across England who deserve recognition and will go on to inspire others. These awards are an opportunity to highlight outstanding and exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements, talents, and successes. These students have gone above and beyond to give back and positively impact their college and community.
Milly’s apprenticeship journey is a testament to her resilience, determination, and commitment. She quickly established herself as a dedicated learner, eager to acquire new skills. Despite facing her own personal challenges, Milly persevered. She balanced her personal responsibilities with her apprenticeship, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Her work at PD Ports involves contributing to the company’s success. Whether through process improvements, innovative ideas, or teamwork, her impact on the organization is significant.
She meticulously planned her end point assessment. Her attention to detail and thorough preparation paid off, she achieved a well-deserved distinction.
Her journey doesn’t end with her achievement. She now mentors new apprentices, sharing her experiences and inspiring them. Her willingness to give back to the apprenticeship community is commendable. Her story inspires both current and future apprentices.
As well as her commitment to her studies Milly’s contributions to the local community through volunteering at The Butterwick Hospice are truly commendable. By participating in events, she directly contributes to the well-being of patients and their families. Whether it’s organizing fundraisers, or providing support, Milly’s presence makes a difference and serves as an inspiration to those around her.
“Since joining our team as an apprentice, we knew Milly had great potential from the start, and her excellent academic and on-the job performance during her apprenticeship has confirmed it. Milly’s eagerness to learn, combined with her natural aptitude to collaborate, problem solve, and communicate has made her an invaluable member of the team. Milly has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, and I’m confident that she has a bright future ahead of her in procurement.
I see great value in apprenticeships they enable us to shape an the indivisuals skills and knowledge to align perfectly with our team’s specific needs, values and standards. The apprentices gain practical, real-world experience, which is invaluable for their career development. Apprenticeships are an excellent way to develop future talent and ensure the long-term success of the business.” – Shaw Dewar, Head of Procurement, PD Ports.
“Completing the apprenticeship has given me so much more confidence both in and outside of work. It has allowed me to develop more academically whilst also learning on the job. I am glad I chose the apprenticeship route as it has now enabled me to progress my career in Procurement even further and I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds” – Milly Reed, Assistant Procurement Officer, PD Ports.
At PD Ports we’re looking to the future, gearing up to take on apprentices this September starting with our engineering department.
We want to encourage young people to consider a career in the Port Industry. We offer a diverse range of careers that goes beyond what you would expect and we’re here to open the minds of young people and show them what’s available to them.
To express your interest or for more information contact Jas Kaur our Early Careers Advisor at jas.Kaur@pdports.co.uk
