Stockport based apprenticeship and training provider, Damar Training, have reported that businesses in Stockport are showing a healthy demand to expand and develop their workforces through hiring apprentices. Damar Training offer a recruitment service to businesses looking to take on an … [Read more...]
News for: Apprenticeships
Pure Supported Interns have success at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has successfully hosted a number of interns on contracts supported by Stockport Charity Pure Innovations, with some going on to secure paid work for the first time. The charity works with people with disabilities and those from disadvantaged groups to become more independent … [Read more...]
Funding available for projects that remove barriers to apprenticeships
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new project to support local organisations to attract and recruit apprenticeships and remove barriers for underrepresented groups. The project, called Removing Barriers, will provide funding to all organisations, across public, private … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Academy celebrates 101 graduates of first NVQ programme
Manchester Airport is lauding the success of 101 members of staff who have attained Level 2 NVQ certificates at its Airport Academy, in the first programme of its kind. A total of 59 Airport colleagues obtained qualifications in Customer Service, whilst 42 completed a course in Team … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Award for determined grandmother
As previously reported, grandmother of 12 Debbie Southwell was ‘Overall Apprentice of the Year’ at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020, and the education group has revealed some of the struggles she overcame to complete her course. While completing Level 3 Adult Care Worker … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Awards 2020 recognise Trafford College Group apprentices and their employers
Businesses and apprentices celebrated more trophies than ever at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020. The Trafford College Group, whose colleges include Stockport College, is one of Greater Manchester’s largest apprenticeship providers and welcomed over 100 apprentices and … [Read more...]
GMACS careers service launches for young people in Greater Manchester
A new careers and apprenticeships service for young people, the Greater Manchester Apprenticeships and Careers Service (GMACS), has launched, advertising job opportunities and providing tools and information on planning career paths for the future. Young people from age 11 into adulthood will … [Read more...]
Events planned across Greater Manchester to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Now in its thirteenth year, Greater Manchester Combined Authority has organised a number of events across the city-region to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Events across Greater Manchester will focus around National Apprenticeship Week’s theme of ‘Look Beyond’, celebrating the diversity … [Read more...]
Stockport apprentice completes training with accountancy firm
In a timely announcement during National Apprenticeship week, Stockport apprentice Shannon Jones has passed her apprenticeship in Business Administration with Bennet Verby accountants. During her time as an apprentice with the Stockport based accountancy firm, Shannon has had to opportunity to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Transformation Project takes on 150th apprentice
Manchester Airport Transformation Project has taken on its 150th apprentice, exceeding the target set at the start of the £1 billion programme. The milestone was reached ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from 3rd – 7th February 2020. The government-backed event aims to … [Read more...]
Scriptwriting competition launches for 16-18 year olds looking for media work experience
Greater Manchester’s transport pass for young people, Our Pass is partnering with Sky to launch a scriptwriting competition for 16-18 year olds as part of a scheme to showcase career opportunities within the creative sector. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Sky’s Director of … [Read more...]
£1.9 million apprenticeship support benefits Greater Manchester small businesses
Since March 2019, Greater Manchester based small businesses have benefited from a £1.9 million apprenticeship support package launched last year, with 186 businesses receiving £3000 grants from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Support from GMCA has focused on incentivising small … [Read more...]
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