A SOUTH WIRRAL woman has been named 'Apprentice of the Year' by Wirral Metropolitan College.

Jodie Breen, 23, from Ellesmere Port, won her title in the ‘Business’ category of the Celebrating Achievement Student Success Awards 2017, hosted by Wirral Metropolitan College.

She was presented with the prestigious award after completing her Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while on placement at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP).

Jodie said: “Winning this award is a real achievement.

"I have worked hard for two years and it has finally all paid off.

“Thank you to CWP and Wirral Met for giving me this opportunity and for believing in me and supporting me every step of the way.

“My apprenticeship experience at CWP has been amazing.

"I’ve been given so many opportunities and it’s been a great opportunity to meet new people and gain useful qualifications that can help me progress further in my career.”

Jodie was nominated for the award by Wirral Metropolitan tutor Linda Whiffen.

She said: "Jodie is a keen and motivated learner who fully engaged in her studies to secure a fantastic career opportunity.

“She has grown in confidence over the last two years and excelled in the challenges of her new role.

“We’re thrilled that Jodie has secured a permanent role at CWP.

"It is thoroughly deserved after she showed such dedication and first-class performance throughout her apprenticeship.”

Jodie completed an intermediate apprenticeship with CWP in 2015 before qualifying from her second advanced level apprenticeship in April this year.

Because of her qualification she now has a permanent role as contracts project officer at the Mental Health Trust.

Jodie’s new role is to handle contract data, exception reports and service level agreements between CWP and its partners.