A local apprentice from Walsall Council has just been named one of the best in the Black Country at this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship Awards.
L-R Cllr Pardeep Kaur, Abbie Farr-Smith and Jane Kaur-Gill (Employment and Skills Manager at Walsall Council)
Abbie Farr-Smith, who works on the council’s finance team, was nominated by Walsall College and awarded with the Apprentice of the Year at the Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards for her hard work and dedication, standing out among some of the top apprentices from across the region.
Council’s Support for Apprenticeships
“A big congratulations to Abbie for this wonderful achievement. Her dedication and commitment have been recognised by the entire region, and we are all extremely proud of you, ” said Councillor Pardeep Kaur, Portfolio Holder for Education and Skills, Walsall Council.
“Apprenticeships can offer such a fantastic balance of work and study, equipping you with all the knowledge, skills, and work experience to achieve success like Abbie. Another big well done from us all at Walsall Council, it is truly well deserved.”



