BUSINESS services company Optionis is in the running to be officially recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 employers for apprentices.

The Centre Park-based business was highly commended in the newcomer employer of the year category at the 2014 National Apprenticeship Awards regional final in Manchester earlier last week.

Following the commendation, Optionis could now feature in the 2014 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list. The prestigious guide will be published later this year in partnership with specialist City and Guilds.