Becoming an apprentice is a step on a real career path. Apprenticeships offer paid work experience and the chance to study and gain a formal qualification at the same time. GC has lots of Apprenticeships in a range of business sectors.
"Both teams have demonstrated strong technical knowledge, as well as innovation, leadership and project management skills. It is going to be a fantastic experience for them to present their design solutions to expert judges in the Grand Final."
Inigo Turner, a second year Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprentice at GC has always wanted to become a car mechanic. We caught up with him to find out how his apprenticeship at GC has supported his ambition.
Naimul, L2 Bricklayer apprentice with Bloor Homes muses about his journey so far and future plans. "I am the first person in my family to be doing a bricklaying apprenticeship and I’d definitely recommend it. You get a life experience with your employer and you are earning while learning.“
"What I love about my apprenticeship is the fact that it’s a gateway into the trade. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn and get a hands-on experience. My dad was an engineering apprentice at Delphi, so I’ve learnt from him that an apprenticeship can set you up for life."
"Both teams have demonstrated strong technical knowledge, as well as innovation, leadership and project management skills. It is going to be a fantastic experience for them to present their design solutions to expert judges in the Grand Final."
“I grew up in a family of teachers and I’ve always had an affinity for this profession - it’s a job with a purpose."
Inigo Turner, a second year Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprentice at GC has always wanted to become a car mechanic. We caught up with him to find out how his apprenticeship at GC has supported his ambition.
Naimul, L2 Bricklayer apprentice with Bloor Homes muses about his journey so far and future plans. "I am the first person in my family to be doing a bricklaying apprenticeship and I’d definitely recommend it. You get a life experience with your employer and you are earning while learning.“
On 24 June 2022, Gloucestershire College will host a free business breakfast for local construction and building services companies at its eco-friendly Cinderford campus in the Forest of Dean.
"What I love about my apprenticeship is the fact that it’s a gateway into the trade. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn and get a hands-on experience. My dad was an engineering apprentice at Delphi, so I’ve learnt from him that an apprenticeship can set you up for life."
Sarah Atthey joined the College in July last year as an Associate Lecturer in Electrical, having previously worked in industry for 16 years.
Rob has been with GC for 10 years. Prior to that, he spent 7 years at Ford and 17 years at Volkswagen. "I wanted to pass on my experience and knowledge, to make a difference – teaching allowed me to do that.”