Dawson and Hagos

Kensignton, London (UK): Tedros Hagos, who was born in Eritrea won the “Apprentice of the Year” award for the London Region during the final venture of the Skills for London Awards 2009, which was held at the Natural History Museum in London.

Boris Jonson, the major of London, congratulated the winners and encouraged Londoners to continue developing their skills and work hard in order to ensure that London remains competitive as a business destination.

Tedros works as an apprentice at Fifteen Restaurants, which was founded by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in 2002. The restaurant chain is aiming to give disadvantaged youngsters the chance to gain professional training that would set them up for an independent life.

Fifteen Restaurants announced, that it is proud that one of their current apprentices, who has a natural ability in the kitchen, thirst for learning and is excelling in all areas has won the price. The programme manager of the restaurant Tromie Dodd adds, “It was a privilege to accompany Tedros to the awards ceremony”.

The award was given to Tedros by Matt Dawson, former England rugby star and world cup winner, who turned TV celebrity. Tedros commented on his achievement as follows,

“My passion is cooking and I strive to make the best food possible for Fifteen’s customers. That’s why I do everything to the top of my abilities and it’s why I’m always looking at ways I can improve. The Apprenticeship has been one of the best things to happen to me and being chosen as the Apprentice of the Year is just the icing on the cake”.

By winning the title Tedros has also qualified for the national awards finals of the England Learning and Skills Council in July 2009.

The Learning and Skills Council is a public body, which aims to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults in order to provide qualified workforce for the economy.

For the price winner Tedros Hagos, the award opens the door for employment in London’s best restaurants, because it enjoys good reputation and is sponsored by many companies in the country.