Official: Apprentices are the Most Employable

Submitted by WBTC on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 09:45

 

Apprenticeships have never been more prestigious with a recent employer survey rating qualified apprentices 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. ICM Research conducted the online interviews with over 500 employers earlier this year  who were asked to rate the employability of people with different qualifications on a scale of 1-10. The average scores below demonstrate the value employers place on Apprenticeships, placing Intermediate Apprenticeships above A-levels and Higher Apprenticeships above University degrees.

A SUMMER OF ADVENTURE - The 2013 Summer Programme at WBTC

Submitted by WBTC on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 14:44

After the success of our 2012 Summer Programme which climaxed with 3 days at the 2012 Paralympic Games, West Berkshire Training Consortium is now enrolling for 2013.

The 2013 Summer of Adventure

This is a 10 week programme of activities designed to help 16-18 year olds either

  1. Go into a good quality Apprenticeship
  2. Prepare for further learning

It starts in July 2013 and is aimed at

Newbury MP Richard Benyon visits WBTC to celebrate our fantastic learners and employers

Submitted by WBTC on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:44

R-L; Richard Benyon MP; Sarah Walton of Calcott Children’s Services; Rahima Ali of Calcott Children’s Services (Apprentice ‘Above and Beyond’ award recipient); Chris Cox; Sydney Sova (Learner of the Quarter); Charlie Berry; Georgia Fisher; Jonny McGregor; Chris Eeles; Alex Brown

Help for young people applying for Apprenticeships

Submitted by WBTC on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 09:51

Work Experience at WBTC

Submitted by WBTC on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 14:41

Leon hard at work on WBTC reception

Mary Hare year 12 student Leon Du Plessis has been here at WBTC for a week on work experience.

Benefits of Fork Lift Truck training

Submitted by WBTC on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 11:06

WBTC learners Richard, Jack & Adam with Stuart of the Community Furniture Project (back row, middle)

Work Experience with WBTC

Submitted by WBTC on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 09:28

 

National Apprenticeship Week, 11-15 March 2013

Submitted by WBTC on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 09:30

National Apprenticeship Week 2012 was a massive success, with highlights including Channel 4 apprentices showcasing their own film charting their Apprenticeship journey and Derby County FC introducing local apprentices to a capacity crowd before the local derby kick-off with Nottingham Forest! Co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, this event is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

National Recognition for West Berkshire Training Consortium, newly awarded with a National Quality Mark

Submitted by WBTC on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 09:58

National Recognition for West Berkshire Training Consortium, newly awarded with a National Quality Mark