Specsavers Apprentice Rising Star 2022 – Jemma Swinscoe
The Rising Star Award is presented to apprentices who have shown exceptional growth while on programme and Jemma Swinscoe is a deserved winner for 2022.
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The Rising Star Award is presented to apprentices who have shown exceptional growth while on programme and Jemma Swinscoe is a deserved winner for 2022.
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