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Apprenticeship News

At Gloucestershire College, we work with over 1,000 employers to deliver quality apprenticeships and professional training. Awarded Gloucestershire's Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year 2020, 2021 and 2022, we are committed to delivering excellence for our apprentices and employers.

Find out the latest apprenticeship news and updates here. If you have any questions about apprenticeships, you can get in touch with our Employer Training & Apprenticeships team via: employer.training@gloscol.ac.uk calling: 0345 155 2020

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Apprenticeship Open Evening: Meet the Employers and Book your Place

With just one month to go until our Apprenticeship Open Evening 2024, we’ve rounded up the list of amazing local employers who will be joining us.

Construction Apprentices at Elijah Willow

#NAW2024 Employer case study: Elijah Willow - Supporting progress in the construction industry

Local construction firm Elijah Willow provides innovative, unique, and high-quality design and build services. This includes full design and build construction, as well as bespoke furniture (creating unique pieces for clients all over the world!), and also small works and property maintenance services.

Gloucestershire College proudly partners with Elijah Willow Construction as their apprenticeship training provider. We caught up with Dan Ponting, Director at Elijah Willow Construction to find out what part apprentices play in his successful business.

#NAW2024 8 Things You Need to Know About Apprenticeships

Life has changed for most of us over the past years, but apprenticeships are still one of the best ways to start your career, if you want to earn while you learn. Here are 8 things you need to know about apprenticeships.

#NAW2024 Level 3 Apprenticeships: A Promising Pathway to Launch Your Career

For those seeking an alternative to traditional academic routes, Level 3 apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity to kickstart their professional journey. Combining practical experience with structured learning, these apprenticeships offer a unique pathway that equips individuals with valuable skills, industry knowledge, and a head start in their chosen field.

#NAW2024 Gloucestershire College Named Finalist in AAC National Apprenticeship Awards 2024

We are thrilled to have been selected as a finalist in the Digital Apprenticeship Provider category and will compete for the prestigious award at the Awards Gala evening on Tuesday 27 February, at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

#NAW24 How do I find an apprenticeship?

Applying for an apprenticeship is a little different to applying for a full-time college course and not everyone is guaranteed a role, as they are becoming increasingly competitive. Here we’ve listed the best ways to find you perfect apprenticeship.

Introducing recruitment apprenticeships

The first quarter of 2024 will see the start of our brand new Recruitment Resourcer Level 2 and Recruitment Consultant Level 3 apprenticeships.

Both programmes have been designed to support this fast-paced sector with the training of highly skilled professionals who are well-versed in all the aspects of the recruitment process. From specialist to transferable skills, these apprenticeships will appeal to new apprentices looking to start a career in a people-oriented industry or for existing employees looking to advance their skills and progress their careers.

Jack of all trades: Level 3 multi-channel marketer apprenticeship standard

Discover our new level 3 multi-channel marketer apprenticeship standard, a structured training programme that offers employers a prime opportunity to develop a well-rounded professional capable of delivering impactful results for their business.

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