Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
by British Marine 21 Sep 2022 16:52 BST
16-25 September 2022
Tuesday 20 September was Schools, Apprenticeships and Careers Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and to get the day under way 65 apprentices from across the marine sector came together for a recognition ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Learning and development consultant, Jasmine Kundra, best known for being on the BBC's The Apprentice hosted the event and got things under way by sharing her top tips on what the apprentices should be thinking about as they approach the post apprenticeship phase of their career. From refining their elevator pitch and carving out an identity in the organisation, to being in the right peer group, understanding the strategy and culture of your organisation and always having one really well researched question to ask key contacts were just some of the tips she shared.
Explorer Monty Halls provided the keynote speech and proved a big hit with the audience as he shared personal anecdotes and drew parallels between the unpredictability of water and life and the importance of a positive attitude.
"The sea is the seventh largest economy in the world and that's due to double in the next decade. As we sail into uncharted waters - economics, geopolitics, environment, imagine your GPS and plotter won't work because the landscape has changed, you have to rely on yourself and the knowledge you have and if the technology goes down, we can survive because we've got good people."
We were also delighted to welcome Captain Allan Youp (Royal Navy), Head of Maritime Enterprise Engagement. Previously head of RN Midshipmen programme and learning and development he is acutely aware and understands the challenges and team effort needed to get apprentices to where they are today. "We need skilled individuals in the industry, to further develop skills and inspire others. I am delighted to congratulate you all." He also highlighted that the majority of the RN sailors drawing Queen Elizabeth II's funeral gun carriage were apprentices.
It was then time for each of the apprentices to collect their recognition ceremony certificates before being invited to take part in a panel discussion with industry experts, providing a unique opportunity to ask questions regarding careers and opportunities in the leisure marine industry.
"In the recent British Marine members survey over 70% of respondents highlighted the need for a skilled workforce. We need skilled workers in order for our industry to flourish and we are working hard to help achieve this, so seeing so many young apprentices here today gives me great confidence. My congratulations and thanks go to each and every one of the young people present here today, because you are acquiring the skills and knowledge that our industry needs", commented Paul Gullett, President British Marine who was also present at the ceremony.
Later in the afternoon it was time for the British Marine Career Speed Networking event, giving students from year 10 upwards, college and university, the perfect opportunity to meet with employers from across the marine sector and ask those burning questions. Just like speed dating, each student had 3 minutes with each of the 15 employers in the room before moving to the next.
There was an amazing atmosphere with well over 100 young people attending the event gaining invaluable insight from companies spanning the sector.
Special thanks to the Andrew Simpson Foundation, Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI), Berthon Boat Company Ltd, Tingdene Marinas Ltd, Princess Yachts Ltd, Raymarine UK Ltd, Barton Marine Equipment Ltd, Pendennis Shipyard Ltd, Premier Marinas Ltd, Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd, UKSA, Aqua SuperPower Ltd, SeaBoat Maritime and QinetiQ Ltd for their time and for making the event such a success.
To conclude the day British Marine and Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust hosted a joint networking event showcasing a proposed training programme, created from feedback from a recent skills survey, aimed at closing the current gaps in skills and get people trained in the relevant areas.
"We have had an absolutely amazing day here at the show", commented Manj Mahey, Head of Training at British Marine. "There has been real buzz around all the different sessions with amazing speakers providing a wealth knowledge and advice to apprentices, school, college and university students. We really hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and were able to take away some useful pieces of information from our experts."
Alongside the career's events, over 700 school children aged 11 upwards visited the show to get a taste of marine life. With talks, treasure hunt and lots of opportunities to get out on the water, it was an action-packed day for all.
Congratulations to all our apprentices:
Charlie Dodds - BHG Marine Ltd - Marine Engineering
Thomas Kerley - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Ekeama Machae - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Ellis Whiteford - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Max Angood - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Apprenticeship Standard in Installation / Maintenance Electrician
Ryan Beard - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Apprenticeship Standard in Installation / Maintenance Electrician
Alice Culm - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Apprenticeship Standard in Installation / Maintenance Electrician
Holly Derrante - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Caius Edwards - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Furniture Making
Joseph Hayes - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Apprenticeship Standard in Installation / Maintenance Electrician
Richard Matthews - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Intermediate Apprenticeship in Furniture Making
Sebastian Mepsted - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Levi Rogers - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Ryan Tonkin - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
William Wilkinson - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Marine
Adam Williams - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Intermediate Apprenticeship in Furniture Making
Flinn Zschiesche - Pendennis Shipyard Ltd - Advanced Apprenticeship in Furniture Making
Jed Brooks - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Paulo Carneiro - Princess Yachts Ltd - Fabrication/Welder
Morgan Chope - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Ben Cusack - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Samuel Davies - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Ryan Easterbrook - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Jay Elliott - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Alex Garner - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Callum Graddon - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Jason Grylls - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Jack Hill - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Aaron Howe - Princess Yachts Ltd - Fabrication/Welder
Devon Jackman - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Callum Jerwood - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Treve Kendall - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Dylan Marchant - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Jayden Moore - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Rhys Murphy - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Daniel Oak - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Michael Rickard - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Jack Scobie-Hudd - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Samuel Vigus - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Lewis Watkins - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Archie White - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
William White - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Josh Godiff - Princess Yachts Ltd - Engineering
Bradley Stearnes - Princess Yachts Ltd - Carpenter/Boatbuilding
Ian Johnson - RNLI - Boat Building
Harry Anstey - RNLI - Boat Building
Matthew Stratford - RNLI - Marine Engineering
Thomas Berry - RNLI - Boat Building
Pete Belsey - Tingdene Marinas Ltd - Marina & Boatyard Operative
Lennox Tucker - Sunseeker International Ltd - Carpenter
Nathan McMath - Sunseeker International Ltd - Carpenter
Lewis Eckert - Sunseeker International Ltd - Carpenter
Jade Vorley - Sunseeker International Ltd - Carpenter
Benjamin Dobson - Sunseeker International Ltd - Carpenter
Neil Robertson - Sunseeker International Ltd - Electrician
Kyle Pearman - Sunseeker International Ltd - Electrician
Roxy Harvey - Sunseeker International Ltd - Electrician
Samuel Norris - Sunseeker International Ltd - Electrician
Adam Walker - Sunseeker International Ltd - Electrician
Samuel Adeney - Sunseeker International Ltd - Engineering
Christopher Budd - Sunseeker International Ltd - Engineering
Hannah Russell - Sunseeker International Ltd - Laminator
Max Drummond - Sunseeker International Ltd - Laminator
Matthew Easby - Sunseeker International Ltd - Laminator
Josh Auger - Sunseeker International Ltd - Laminator
Harry Hodgkins - Sunseeker International Ltd - Laminator
