Apprenticeships

📢 We’ve released our National Apprenticeship Week 2025 toolkit! 📢 Check out our refreshed website for all the guidance and images you need to plan and promote your #NAW2025 activities from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February 2025. To find out more and download the toolkit, visit: https://ow.ly/hGqy50TTaV1 #SkillsForLife

#Employers – did you know the apprenticeships care leavers’ bursary is £3,000? During National Care Leavers Week (28 Oct to 3 Nov), find out how the bursary and additional employer funding can help you to support more care leavers through #apprenticeships: http://ow.ly/hJrK50MLwJL #SkillsForLife #NCLW

And that’s a wrap! The #SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremonies have now taken place and we’ve announced all our national finalists. Make sure you’re following us to find out who becomes our national winners next month! Find out more: https://ow.ly/jEn850TOxaF #SkillsForLife

The last of the #SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremonies took place in the South West today, and we are honoured to bring you the final cohort of winners who now move on to the national ceremony! Meet the winners below. 👇 ▪️SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Adopstar Ltd ▪️Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Screwfix ▪️T Level Employer of the Year - Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust ▪️Intermediate Apprentice winner - William Gardner, Thatchers Cider Company Ltd ▪️Advanced Apprentice winner - Tricia Page, from The Tynings Primary School ▪️Higher Apprentice winner - Archie Farmer, BBC ▪️Degree Level Apprentice winner - Alexia Williams, Rolls-Royce ▪️Social Justice Employer of the Year - University of Bristol ▪️Rising Star- Isabel Magalhaes, North Bristol NHS Trust ▪️Skills Champion - Emily Pearson, Pennon Group Plc

Today's#SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremony took place in London and we had the pleasure of meeting some inspiring individuals and employers. Find out who has moved on to the national ceremony! 👏 ▪️SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Equals Consulting ▪️Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Amazon ▪️T Level Employer of the Year - Barts Health NHS Trust ▪️T Level Student of the Year – Fernanda Vargas, IBM ▪️Intermediate Apprentice winner - Eloise Kinsella, Mitchells & Butlers PLC ▪️Advanced Apprentice winner - Lucy Clark, Haymarket Media Group ▪️Higher Apprentice winner - Amrit Singh Mann, Sky News ▪️Degree Level Apprentice winner - Isabella Rocha, IBM ▪️Social Justice Employer of the Year - UK Power Networks ▪️Rising Star- Georgia Hampton-Murray, Kennedys ▪️Skills Champion - Lucy Hunte, NHS England

Our final week of #SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremonies, and what a way to start! Check out our winners from today's ceremony in the West Midlands. 🌟 ▪️SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Penny Post Credit Union ▪️Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Capgemini ▪️T Level Employer of the Year - National Highways ▪️T Level Student of the Year – George Lowe, JCB ▪️Intermediate Apprentice winner - Marcus Richards, Mitchells & Butlers PLC ▪️Advanced Apprentice winner - Elia Vanni, Boston Tea Party Cafes ▪️Higher Apprentice winner - Nayan Patel, Housing 21 ▪️Degree Level Apprentice winner - Maya Balachandran, Capgemini ▪️Rising Star - Katie Hadley, Lucideon ▪️Skills Champion - Katie Davies, Sanctuary

#Apprenticeships are for everyone, so it's great to see 72 year-old DIY fan, Bob, complete his apprenticeship with B&Q! Read his story here👉: https://ow.ly/XM1m50THE8V Whether you are looking to upskill your current team or take on a new employee, find out more the benefits to your business AND your workforce. Visit: https://ow.ly/eKRB50THE8U #SkillsForLife

Another three #SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremonies have taken place this week and we’re getting closer to announcing our national winners! Stay tuned next week as we meet the rest of our finalists: https://ow.ly/7wUJ50TJs14 #SkillsForLife

Week two of the #SkillsAwards2024 regional ceremonies came to a close today in the South East! Find out the winners from today's ceremony by checking below. 👀 ▪️SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – Olamalu ▪️Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year – UK Power Networks ▪️T Level Employer of the Year - InTandem Systems Ltd ▪️T Level Student of the Year – Sophie Brindley, Gallagher Group Ltd ▪️Intermediate Apprentice winner - Kathryn Baker, McDonald's ▪️Advanced Apprentice winner - Anisha Roberts, Williams Jet Tenders ▪️Higher Apprentice winner - Amy Sophia Michell, Pearson ▪️Degree Level Apprentice winner - Annabel Huffer, Knight Frank ▪️Social Justice Employer of the Year - BAE Systems ▪️Rising Star - Ciara Molyneux, from Walkers Crisps ▪️Skills Champion - Ruth South, Costa Coffee

#Employers - support the mental health of your #apprentices today and every day by visiting our dedicated webpage. Find out more about the different types of support available, from information for care experienced apprentices, to guidance on mentoring, and even step by step support plans. Visit: https://ow.ly/Ea5p50TC7Gl #SkillsForLife #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2024