THE fourth heat in the region's first ever Modern Apprenticeship Awards will be held at the The Heath Conference Centre, in Runcorn, next month.

Hosted by the Learning and Skills Council Greater Merseyside (LSC), it takes place on Tuesday, July 15.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the success of all of those involved in the Modern Apprenticeship scheme - the young people themselves, their employers and the training providers.

An overall district winner from each event will also be announced on the night from among the medal winners and he or she will receive a coveted trophy, as well as be put forward for the regional finals at Liverpool Town Hall.

Later in the month, one of the district winners will be crowned MA of the Year 2003 and will win a fantastic holiday for two in Ibiza.