2024 ALFED Apprentice of the Year Spotlight: Seth Imray, Mechatherm International Ltd
ALFED is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Seth Imray, recipient of the inaugural ALFED Apprentice of the Year Award.
A Night to Remember
Seth was honoured with the Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2024 ALFED Annual Dinner, a prestigious event bringing together leaders and innovators from across the UK aluminium sector. Reflecting on the moment, Seth shared:
“It was certainly a very proud moment, and being named in front of everyone at the dinner was really special. Most importantly it was great to be able to share the moment with my girlfriend and my colleagues, whose support was insurmountable during my whole apprenticeship.”
The Apprenticeship Journey: From the Classroom to the US
Seth began his apprenticeship at Mechatherm International Ltd in 2022 while studying for his HNC at Dudley College. What started as a drawing role in the sales department quickly evolved into something much bigger. As Seth gained experience, he was entrusted with increasing responsibility—developing his understanding of industrial contract sales and tenders and eventually working more independently while pursuing a degree.
“I felt drawn to an apprenticeship out of school… I wanted to get into a strong career early, especially with the uncertainty of leaving university without a job and entering a competitive market. Plus, no student debt and the chance to earn while learning made it a no-brainer.”
His journey has already taken him far, literally. One of Seth’s proudest moments came when he travelled to the United States on his own for a work assignment, having never flown before.
“Setting off from Heathrow by myself was certainly a bold move, but it was something I had to do. I enjoyed every moment, and it created so many cherished memories.”
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