Employers Support for Apprentices...

..since 2009, 26 talented individuals have joined the Lincoln College workforce as apprentices, providing valuable resource and bringing with them enthusiasm, commitment and a thirst for skills and knowledge. As an employer of apprentices (as well as a training provider) Lincoln College has seen first hand the benefits apprenticeships can bring to both a business and the individual.

John Allen, Principal and Chief Executive, Lincoln College

This is the first year our company has undertaken an Apprenticeship programme and we encourage other companies to support this also.   It’s a great opportunity for school leavers to learn skills in a working environment, especially when the job market is going through difficult times.  They will learn valuable skills, which will be a great start for their future career path.  

Peter Banks, MD of Global Recycling Solutions Ltd

Apprenticeships are a valuable way of attracting talented and enthusiastic employees to work for your organisation because they enable people who want to develop their skills to earn a wage while they learn, both on the job and through training.

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Head of People and Performance Heather Lee 

Turbine Efficiency Ltd successfully uses apprenticeships to provide a foundation for development and training of core skills in its business.    

Graham Hodges, General Manager, Turbine Efficiency Ltd

The Gelder Group fully supports National Apprenticeship Week.  Since the Gelder Group was established over 25 years ago we have always employed apprentices in our organisation as we know what a valuable asset they are to our business. Ccurrently the Gelder Group have 27 apprentices and take on new apprentices every academic year.  Accredited by City & Guilds and the National Apprenticeship Service as a top 100 Apprenticeship company in the UK we have now widen our scope with the introduction of our “Acquire” our Apprentice Training Agency offering more opportunities for apprenticeships in Lincolnshire.

Mike Johnson, Group Training Manager, the Gelder Group Ltd.

James Dawson & Son has employed apprentices within both engineering and commercial business areas with great success. We have valued the benefit of a structured learning programme combined with bespoke on the job training that apprenticeships offer. This in turn has generated a pool of talented, trained and capable employees with company specific skills and knowledge.

Peter Wressell, HR Manager, James Dawson – Global Hose Specialists

We have been really pleased with the apprenticeship scheme - giving us the ability to employ someone and train them into the position required.  We have always had great support for the apprentice and for the employer from the college.  The Works Local Ltd Have had 2 excellent apprentices and would not hesitate to use the service again to recruit our next member of staff. Both of the apprentices have joined our company and have gone on to advance courses with the help of Lincoln College.

Sheena Chapman, Director, The Works Local Ltd.

Castlet see training and workplace experience as key propositions for the successful fulfillment of many roles within the company and therefore is willing to invest in talented young people with a worthwhile career in electronics. Many senior staff have followed this route and therefore are supportive of the Apprenticeship scheme.

Tom Cooney, Aerospace Business Manager, Castlet Ltd.

Flowserve Corp. is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company’s website at www.flowserve.com. Apprenticeship schemes have a key part to play in recruiting future talent. We aim to provide each Apprentice with the skills to work and grow within the business to provide our future talent requirements.

Jacci Jackson, Senior HR Representative, Flow Solutions Group

Our company is with apprenticeships because we wanted to give a young person a chance to hone his/her cabinetmaking skills in an industry in which Alan himself trained nearly 30 years ago.    Our son, Alex, had shown an aptitude for woodwork and no ambition to continue at school, so he really showed himself to be the perfect candidate.  Through Apprenticeships and Newark College he is able to preserve the family tradition of woodworking and really seems to enjoy what he does.

Sue Richardson, Business Owener, Richwood Cabinet Makers

As a GP training practice and Multi Professional Learning Organisation, an apprentice fits very well with our culture. Having an apprentice helps everyone realise the benefits of training and development. Our proudest moment was to see our apprentice, on finishing her two year placement with us, gain full time employment.

Amanda Stannard, Practice Training Co-ordinator, Lombard Surgery

It makes perfect sense for us here at The Showroom to supplement our senior staff team with apprentices.  The ethos of The Showroom is to provide opportunities for young people.  Apprenticeships allow us to go beyond providing activities and entertainment for our members, giving the young people the chance to gain work experience.

Lyndsey Hannam, Communications & Marketing Officer, The Showroom