Bradford shortlisted for apprenticeship award
Bradford College offers ABDO’s Level 6 ophthalmic dispensing apprenticeship
Bradford College has been named as a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards.
The College is one of three providers of the ABDO ophthalmic dispensing apprenticeship, alongside ABDO College and Capital City College, and is amongst 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards.
An independent panel of expert judges assessed more than 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges and universities.
The winners will be announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool on 3 March, hosted by comedian Sara Pascoe.
Bradford College has more than 30 years of experience in delivering apprenticeships, and works closely with more than 700 employers. Its apprenticeships team manages more than 1,200 apprentices using a roll-on, roll-off curriculum that allows apprentices to begin at any time.
The College has one of the largest apprenticeship provisions in the region, offering Level 2 apprenticeships through to higher Level 6 apprenticeships across ophthlamic dispensing, professional services, construction and engineering, dental, pharmacy, digital, early years, and education and teaching.
A parliamentary reception will take place at the House of Lords as part of National Apprenticeships Week in February 2026 to recognise the award finalists.
Judith Jackson, Bradford College head of department, apprenticeships and business development, said: “We’re over the moon to be acknowledged as one of the best apprenticeship providers in the country against some exceptional peers. We passionately believe that apprenticeships can be truly transformative, so getting shortlisted as a finalist in these coveted awards is an incredible achievement for Bradford College and recognition of our outstanding Apprenticeship Team.”