CELEBRATING THE BEST IN TRAINING
LAST year was a highly successful one for the Cirencester College apprenticeship team, with an increase of more than 50 per cent in apprentices across a variety of programmes.
Sarah Helbrown, the college’s apprenticeship manager, said: “The growth in our apprenticeship programmes is testament to our local employers who continue to see the benefits of bringing apprenticeships in to their business.
“There has also been a growth in the number of companies using the Apprenticeship Levy to recruit new apprentices.
“Companies are also using profes-
THE Cirencester College apprenticeship team is hosting an information evening on March 7, 6-8pm as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
There will be presentations at 6.15pm and 7.15pm with the opportunity to speak to one of the team.
Register your interest atcirencester.ac.uk or employers can email apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk to discuss how apprenticeships can work for you.
sional apprenticeship training to support current staff who are changing their roles or have an identified a specific training need.
“Apprenticeships give companies the opportunity to grow their skills base, which in turn often leads to growth in the business.”
She continued: “We pride ourselves in developing genuine partnerships with local employers who have a shared vision about the value and purpose of apprenticeship training.
“Equally, apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity for young people to start a career and develop valuable workplace skills and knowledge.
“Our outcomes continue to be exceptionally positive for both employers and apprentices, with more than 90 per cent of our completing apprentices last year remaining with the same employer after they had finished their apprenticeship”.
One accounting apprentices was employed by The Bathurst Estate who were impressed by the college.
Joanne Marshall from the estate said: “They care about their apprentices, ensuring they are given every opportunity to fulfil their absolute potential and beyond.
“The team are the ultimate professionals but amazingly personable and a delight to work with.”
The college delivers apprenticeships in nine key business sectors across three different levels, including apprenticeships in accountancy, business and
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administration, customer service, creative and digital media, IT application specialist, marketing, supervision and management, supporting teaching and learning in schools and financial services.
Programmes are designed to offer benefits for both employers when recruiting apprentices in to their business and to apprentices who have both choice and progression opportunities within the training at the college.