2024 Training Course Directory Launch

Posted on: 12:16PM, Sep 6th 2023

Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

Posted on: 2:00PM, Aug 15th 2023

In a continuous pursuit of excellence and leadership development, we are thrilled to announce the forthcoming launch of our Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship programme, scheduled to commence this October.

Tackling the Accountancy Skills Shortage

Posted on: 2:12PM, Aug 1st 2023

Accountancy plays a vital role in the ever-changing business landscape, but a pressing issue looms over the profession - a shortage of skilled accountants. As firms struggle to find the right talent, addressing the root causes of this skills gap is crucial. One powerful solution lies in investing in apprenticeships, which can nurture new talent and upskill existing staff.

Calling Volunteers for Practice Interviews

Posted on: 11:24AM, Aug 1st 2023

We are currently working on a project with Year 11 pupils at Ernesford Grange Community Academy in Coventry to support the students with employability skills in preparation for them taking their next steps into the world of work or higher education.  We are seeking help from local employers for practice interviews.

Apprentice of the Year Awards 2023

Posted on: 1:42PM, Jul 21st 2023

The City of Coventry Freemen’s Guild is looking for outstanding young people to honour in its’ Apprentice of the Year Awards 2023. The purpose of the Guild Awards is to celebrate the achievements of local young people who are either apprentices or trainees and who are currently undertaking a contracted training programme linked to a recognised career path. 

Businesses Facing Skills Shortages

Posted on: 2:37PM, Jul 14th 2023

A survey conducted at The Open University found that employers in the UK are facing a prolonged period of skills shortages due to factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, and spiralling inflation caused by supply chain, energy, and wage costs. These issues have led to numerous job vacancies and unprecedented recruitment difficulties.