CREWE-based FHL Cloud Solutions is in the running for a prestigious regional accolade after being shortlisted in the Cheshire Business Awards 2014.

The organisation is a finalist in the Inspiring Apprenticeships Cheshire and Warrington category, for its ongoing commitment to providing young people with the skills and qualifications they need to succeed in the cloud computing industry.

Andrew Peddie, managing director of FHL Cloud Solutions, said: “We are very proud of our training programme here at FHL Cloud Solutions, which has so far helped 19 young people make the first step in their career.

“It has also led to us offering several youngsters permanent employment, and it is very much our intention that this number will grow, having taken on a fresh batch of apprentices only last month.”