EOM won the Business-Education Partnership Award, sponsored by Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, at the annual Powys Business Awards ceremony held in Brecon recently.

The company is no stranger to the awards, organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), having won the Small Business Growth and People Development accolades in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Mike Mills, EOM’s General Manager, said, “Winning this award is brilliant news for the company because it is about lighting the fire for those youngsters and encouraging them that there is a good career in manufacturing, in construction and in the businesses that we are all in.

“It is our duty and responsibility to go out and tell young people about things like apprenticeships and the opportunities that are out there. So, this is such a great recognition that we are on the right track.”

EOM employs 44 members of staff and is committed to their safety and development by offering them the opportunity to receive customised training to advance their career in line with their personal aspirations and aligned with the business plan.

Furthermore, EOM is committed to developing individuals through the apprentice route. It has established close links with NPTC College and offers work experience opportunities to local schools. EOM currently has six apprentices within the electrical, plumbing and carpentry disciplines at various stages within their journey and continues to be a keen advocate of the apprenticeship process.

The award judges said, “The investment and impact that EOM is having through its outreach work with local schools and college, providing careers education and support with professional facilities, is inspiring. That, coupled with EOM's commitment to growing skills and talent via a regular stream of apprenticeships, highlights best practice in the region.”