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Bridgwater College’s Apprenticeship and Careers Open Evening on Thursday 10 March celebrated the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and a record 151 Apprenticeship vacancies were pledged…read more
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Weston College reaches 100 apprenticeship pledges in just 25 days!
Friday, April 15, 2016Weston College has successfully met its target of obtaining 100 apprenticeship pledges from local businesses in only 25 days! On 15th February 2016, the College set…read more
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Students learning about animation and computer games at Weston College are developing a virtual reality training scheme for learner drivers. S & B Automotive Academy asked…read more
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The best of both worlds
Wednesday, March 16, 2016AS the cost of university continues to rise and the work place becomes an ever more competitive arena, the buzzword on everyone’s lips is once again…read more
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People with good grades don’t sign up for an apprenticeship – If you’re ambitious and keen to gain experience in a paid position, an apprenticeship is…read more
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Bath College Principal Matt Atkinson spoke about the future of apprenticeships: “There is no doubt that we are experiencing a renaissance in apprenticeships. “With ambitious government…read more
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ITEC are one of many businesses which recruit apprentices through City of Bristol College. Design engineer and training manager Andy Smith said: “We recently worked with…read more
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SOUTH Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) has gone from strength to strength since being formed in 2011, as confirmed in the recent Ofsted inspection in November…read more
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FOR many trades, apprenticeships are a tried and tested way to enter an industry, and almost two thirds of building and construction bosses started their careers…read more
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IN the heart of Bristol, a new £25 million construction project is underway to turn the former Bristol Post building into student accommodation. At 11 storeys…read more
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Apprentices scaling new heights
Wednesday, February 24, 2016Learning the right skills for you is about more than just getting a job, it’s about opening up a world of opportunity as Renishaw apprentice Simon…read more
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Showcase of opportunity for our young people
Thursday, February 11, 2016This year’s annual South West Skills Show in June will provide hard evidence of the wealth of opportunity for young people in the region, says Pro…read more
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Jobs in construction are expected to reach record highs
Thursday, February 4, 2016THE construction industry is set for a huge surge, with experts predicting the creation of thousands of jobs in the South West over the next five…read more
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WITH an ever increasing demand for housing and a buoyant development market in the South West, property builders Taylor Wimpey are keen to encourage young people…read more
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A SOUTH West college is working with councils to create an exclusive apprenticeship scheme for those hoping forge a career in local authorities. Created with Bristol…read more
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Weston College is a key partner in the Bristol Post Skills for Lifecampaign. Executive director for apprenticeships and commercial strategy, Liz Redwood, explains the economic and…read more
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BRISTOL is thriving. The city is home to some of the most innovative and creative companies in the world. Bristolians are at the forefront of wing…read more