by Jacqui Tucker
London Stansted has won a top award for its work in training young people and helping them find jobs at the airport.
The airport picked up the Employer Skills Award in the largest employer category at the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) Skills Awards.
The award recognises businesses that are committed to developing skills and employment opportunities for young people.
The airport’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme was highly recognised, in particular its education and community outreach projects.
An airport spokesperson said: “We are genuinely committed to ensuring that the business operates in a responsible fashion and is fully engaged in working within the south east to develop a positive and effective sustainability strategy that delivers real value and change to benefit communities.”
