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“Hadrian Healthcare Group has done a significant amount of work with apprentices in the past year working with Skills for Care and the National Apprenticeship Service. This also has the benefit of raising the profile of training for all staff across the organisation, which is key to providing the highest standard of person-centred care.”

"Our ‘grow your own’ approach has seen numerous young people flourish with us and develop into valuable members of our teams. Oval is committed to the "Apprenticeship" approach to employment.”

“allpay’s strong link with Herefordshire Group Training Association (HGTA) over several years has undoubtedly played a key role in helping young people reach their potential. We have seen trainees develop successfully into managers and receive much deserved awards for their hard work. It was a proud moment when twelve months of studying resulted in Rebecca Simpkins achieving the Level 3 Apprenticeship of the Year trophy, as well as Samuel Duggan gaining the 2010 Personal Development Award. allpay is keen to take on work experience students and recruit two apprentices a year and views such initiatives as fundamental for our company to evolve.”

"FHM is really committed to helping young people. We found the apprentices at a local job fair which we held on the estate and took them on two years ago. Having local apprentices is great because it gives them ownership, and they are very proud of what they are doing. FHM knows that this can help with unemployment, as well as find really talented young people within local communities.”

“Our aim is to double our apprentice numbers by the end of 2012 and continue to broaden our existing apprenticeship programme to offer opportunities across a range of different functions including HR, Supply Chain and Finance. Last year we took on 14 new apprentices bringing our total to 50 working right across our business.”

“At O2, we’re with apprentices because we’re committed to helping our people grow and progress and we see the value they can offer. Our apprentices are given hands-on experience in a variety of job roles, and we’ve found that this is a great way to develop raw talent, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills we need to progress in the future.”

"As the UK’s largest independently-owned regional media business, Archant London shares the ambitions and goals of the communities we serve in London. That's why we've invested in the Apprenticeship programme and currently have 5 apprentices. Looking to the future we are proud to develop upon our past successes with Apprenticeships to strengthen and build the necessary skill sets our communities and local businesses need today more than ever."

“A lot of training happens in the salon, rather than the classroom…because experience is vital. Apprenticeships let you practice your skills and build your confidence - which is what you need to move on in your career.”

“Apprentices bring with them eagerness and enthusiasm and this can have a positive effect on the rest of the workforce. They are from a generation that do not take getting and keeping a job for granted. The benefit of being an apprentice is gaining life experience, the benefits of employing an apprentice is gaining an experience that may be for life!”

“The great thing about Apprenticeships is that people can earn while they learn. The feedback from our apprentices is overwhelmingly positive as the experience builds confidence and increases their overall understanding of business.”