National Apprenticeship Week 2024, taking place from 5 to 11 February 2024, is set to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of apprenticeships and celebrates the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. One of this week’s themes, ‘Apprenticeships for All’, demonstrates inclusivity – proving apprenticeships are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, sector,…
Berkshire politician full of praise for company launched by former apprentice plumbers after National Apprenticeship Week visit Berkshire MP James Sunderland says the “sky’s the limit” for fast-growing mechanical and electrical company Campbell West thanks to their commitment to apprenticeships. The Conservative MP for Bracknell predicted a bright future for the business when he was…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is supporting National Apprenticeship Week by speaking to people who are undertaking or have completed an apprenticeship in the building controls sector to find out more about their experience. National Apprenticeship Week runs between 5th-11th February 2024 and presents an ideal opportunity for top employers and organisations to come…
Marking a UK first – and helping address the need to attract many more apprentices into this growing field – Vaillant is delighted to be supporting the inaugural cohort of Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices (LCHTA) accredited with the King’s Standard. By partnering with local Derby College Group, where the students will be based, Vaillant…
To celebrate T Level Thursday as part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) spoke to three students currently pursuing T Level courses to find out more about why their course appealed to them and how their experience has been so far. T Levels are an alternative to A Levels, apprenticeships…
Cornish MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, was on hand to see how Truro-based Ground Source Heat Pump manufacturer and contractor, The Kensa Group, is deploying Networked Heat Pumps to provide 140 new homes in Quintrell Downs, Newquay, with low-cost, energy-efficient heating. The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth joined Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, for a close-up…
Engineering firm pledges to recruit 25 more apprentices in 2024 Firm currently employees 50 apprentices Scheme is also being used to upskill ten existing employees To mark National Apprenticeship Week, BGEN – one of the UK’s largest engineering firms driving the energy transition – has pledged to expand its apprenticeship programme to 75 employees by the…
Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, has announced the launch of The Nation’s A* Apprentice award to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The award aims to celebrate the outstanding work skilled trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace, whilst also highlighting the important role apprentices will play in…
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has produced a new catalogue to showcase its comprehensive, market-leading range of cable accessories products. Available to download now from the Unicrimp website – www.unicrimp.com – or via the Scolmore Group App, the catalogue brings together recently-launched and existing products to provide a comprehensive and valuable resource…
Every year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the power of apprenticeships, highlighting the positive impact they make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The benefits that apprentices bring to businesses are invaluable, providing significant returns on investment, and yet not enough businesses are taking advantage of this vital resource, particularly in the engineering sector,…