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Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2009

Fuad Warsame, a mechanical engineering apprentice with the University of Strathclyde, won the Trades House of Glasgow Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2009, only three years after arriving in Scotland from Somallia and unable to speak English.

Along with five other finalists, Fuad received his award at a celebration dinner in the Trades Hall from Willie Haughey, founder and Chairman of City Refigeration Holdings Ltd.

Laurie Brown, apprentice chef and Roger Ryan, apprentice in carpentry and joinery were the runners up, each receiving a cheque for £250 and a certificate.

Certificates of Commendation went to Scott Ballingal, Kyle McLeod and Kirsty Smith.

Education
Assisting Schools, Further Education, Colleges and Universities.

Special Projects
The Deacon Convener's Special Project this year is CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland). Money raised at the Glasgow Ball to be held on Saturday 8 May 2010 will be used towards their ongoing work at Robin House in Balloch.

Social Work
Helping the needy by visiting, providing assistance directly and arranging social events for beneficiaries throughout the year.

Craft Skills
Arranging a competition for the 29 Schools and 10 Further Education Colleges with the best craftwork displayed in the Trades Hall during the four day CRAFTEX exhibition.