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National Apprenticeship Week

It's National Apprenticeship Week!

From 6th until 12th of February 2023 join us for a nation-wide celebration of amazing apprentices, teaching staff and employers, as NAW2023 brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships. As a proud champion of apprenticeships, Gloucestershire College is showcasing motivating success stories, useful articles and top-tips to educate and inspire local learners and employers about apprenticeships.

The theme for NAW2023 is "Skills For Life" as apprenticeships present unique opportunities to develop practical knowledge required for a rewarding career while building future ready skills.   

Discover more about apprenticeships at Gloucestershire College in our articles below.

Awarded Gloucestershire's Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year 2020, 2021 and 2022

Gloucestershire College offers a broad range of apprenticeships from Level 2 to Degree in a wide range of course areas. Our award-winning apprenticeship programmes start throughout the year and you can apply to become an apprentice online today!

Tag Gloucestershire College on social media and include #NAW2023 and #SkillsForLife to get involved!

#NAW2023 Developing Cyber Security Talent: Mark Misztal, Cyber Security Integrated Degree apprentice

In the lead up to National Apprenticeship week we met up with Mark Misztal, a Cyber Security Graduate apprentice at CDS Defence and Security to get his insights into the industry and learn how the apprenticeship programme has been supporting his professional ambitions.

#NAW2023 Line manager’s checklist to successful apprenticeship

Here are 5 simple questions that will help you define whether your apprentice is having a good experience and developing all the required competencies.

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5 Factual Benefits of Upskilling Employees Through Apprenticeships

Upskilling is the training or education given to employees to help develop and build upon their existing skills. Employers can benefit from the training and reap the rewards it brings to staff and the business. One of the ways that upskilling can be achieved is through apprenticeships. This is a successful training option for many employers because of the hands-on learning experience while on the job.

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#NAW2023 Celebrating GC Apprentices: Izabela Wroblewska, AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Congratulations to Izabela who graduated from GC in November 2022 with a Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, we asked Izabela about her journey as an AAT apprentice with Advanced Innergy Solutions, and this is what she told us.

#NAW2023 What Are The Different Types of Apprenticeship Levels

There are many types of apprenticeships depending on the level you wish to study. Many apprenticeships offer pathways to progress onto a higher level course depending on your industry - so getting more informed about these potential avenues is key to your future career.

#NAW2023 Skill gaps in Hospitality: Could you be keeping more staff?

Alan Mulrooney, our Senior Business and Apprenticeships Sales Executive shares his thoughts on some of the challenges in the Hospitality sector and ways to address staff turnover and increase productivity and engagement.

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#NAW2023 Can You Go To University After An Apprenticeship

The short answer: yes!

Apprenticeships have come a long way in recent years and are no longer just associated with trades like plumbing or carpentry. They’re available in a huge range of sectors, including accountancy, computing, IT and engineering, to name a few!

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#NAW2023 6 Top Tips for Succeeding in your Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are a great way to break into an industry you're interested in so getting off to a strong start will help kick start your future career. We have compiled a list of top tips to help you on your way to finding an apprenticeship and succeeding while on the job.

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