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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.

"Take nothing you see and touch for granted as that leads to mediocrity. If designed by man, every line on the drawing serves a purpose and if you can use logic and reason to understand that purpose – no matter how obscure that might be - you will understand the designer’s intentions and thus the engineering art you hold in your hand."

Here are 5 simple questions that will help you define whether your apprentice is having a good experience and developing all the required competencies.

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.

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.

Anisa joined Gloucestershire College in 2023 as an Assessor Trainer in IT and Cyber Security. She has an extensive background in a range of teaching and IT roles where she has honed her skills in the fields of computer science and cyber security. We spoke with Anisa about her experience in the industry and her passion for teaching.

Discover the benefits of DevOps Engineer apprenticeships for both individuals seeking a rewarding career and businesses aiming to remain competitive in today's digital age.

Delivered in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), the DATS PID apprenticeship equips learners with much needed and in demand digital and technical skills. This programme offers Software Engineer and Network Engineer specialisations in the second year of study.