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National Apprenticeship Week 2016

We’re supporting National Apprentice Week this March, helping to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on local businesses, the economy and the apprentices themselves.

15 March 2016

Apprentices can bring a fresh perspective to your business whilst giving the individual the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, develop skills and earn a salary.

The South West Apprenticeship Company Ltd (SWAC) is committed to successfully matching employers to apprentices, providing support and guidance every step of the way.

99% of apprentices at SWAC gain full time employment after completing their apprenticeship or progress onto higher qualifications.

To find out more about real life apprentice experiences from Gloucestershire, see case studies below.

Liam Aherne is placed at ABB in Stonehouse and is studying towards a Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.

Jodie works in Administration and IT at her host employer Rosebank Health in Gloucester, She is based at their Stroud Road Surgery however, her responsibilities also include their other surgery in Quedgeley.

Amber is an apprentice at Rosebank Surgery on Stroud Road in Gloucester and has been declared the winner of the Outstanding Apprentice of the year 2015 in Gloucestershire for Financial and Business Services.

Liam Deane began his Apprenticeship in April 2012 at P & P Engineering Ltd, a specialist stainless steel company based in Stroud. Liam is an Engineer apprentice and carries out general machining and fitting tasks.

Aaron is currently studying towards a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship and is placed with SWAC’s host Cable Intelligence in Tewkesbury.