Pictured above: Tedros Hegos, on the left, with guest speaker Matt Dawson

Three cheers for Tedros – Learning & Skills Council London Regional Apprentice of the Year 2009.

We’re proud to announce that Tedros Hegos, one of our current apprentices, has just won Apprentice of the Year 2009 award for the London region. This means he is automatically entered into the national finals held in central London in July.
 
Tedros’ story is a true case of triumph over adversity. Having been granted asylum in the UK after fleeing from imprisonment in Ethiopia, following forced conscription into the army, Tedros arrived here with nothing, lived in a church and is still unable to contact his family through fear for their safety.

He has a natural ability in the kitchen and a thirst for learning, excelling in all areas of the apprenticeship.
 
Fifteen’s Programme Manager Tromie Dodd says: “It was our privilege to accompany Tedros to the awards ceremony. We wish him all the very best for the National Awards finals in July!”