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100 in 100: Converteam

21-03-2012

A Rugby company has praised Warwickshire College for helping it to find apprentices to plug its skills gap.  Converteam, whose products power British warships, oil rigs and green energy products around the world, was struggling to attract the next generation of engineers.… Read more

100 in 100: The British Horse Society

09-02-2012

The UK's largest equine charity is an organisation which has a tried and trusted formula for taking on apprentices.  The British Horse Society (BHS), which employs around 80 people from its base at Abbey Park in Kenilworth, offers guidance on everything you need to know about riding, caring for the horse and working in the industry.… Read more

Local firm supports 100 in 100 campaign

16-01-2012

Local school wear and sports kit retailer - Andy Blair School Wear - is one of the latest firms to sign up to the 100 in 100 Campaign. An article in the Coventry Telegraph about the initiative, which aims to secure 100 new apprenticeships with 100 different companies in 100 days, prompted the owner of the successful retailer to consider taking on an apprentice.… Read more

11 apprentices for Aston Martin

09-01-2012

A long-standing relationship between Aston Martin Lagonda Limited and Warwickshire College was the key to the company taking on its current batch of apprentices. The business in Banbury Road, Gaydon, has taken on apprentices occasionally over the years, but has just employed 11 engineering apprentices in one fell swoop.… Read more

Rugby Borough Council adding to 100 in 100

09-01-2012

Rugby Borough Council has taken on two horticulture apprentices within the environmental services department - and is so pleased with how it's going there are plans to take on more in other areas. Pinder Dhadda has been recruited as an intermediate apprentice working in parks and other open spaces on planting, pruning, caring for hanging baskets and general grounds maintenance throughout the Rugby district.… Read more

100 in 100: Coventry City Council

19-12-2011

Coventry City Council has launched a major scheme to boost the number of apprenticeships it offers - and set an example to other employers across the city. The new apprenticeship strategy will help develop the skills of young people, and aims to increase the number and range of apprenticeships to 120 over the next two years.… Read more