Its National Apprenticeship Week

It's National Apprenticeship Week, and IPS is all in! Whether you're 16+ and want to kickstart your career or switch it up, apprenticeships rock!

Apprenticeships are crucial as they facilitate the transfer of specialised skills and knowledge. Through hands-on training, apprenticeships ensure a skilled workforce, addressing the industry's evolving needs and fostering innovation.

There's more than 300,000 unfilled engineering vacancies in the UK. So we need people, and we need them soon. We absolutely do." - Paul Andrews, CEO jobsinkent.com, speaking to Made in Kent Radio at #EngAwards23

"I picked an apprenticeship because I think it gives you much better work experience and you can gain a lot more skills in the workplace, learning on the job. I'm doing a Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship [with Pfizer UK], where I get to work on all the facilities that are used to make the drugs that Pfizer produces. It's more of the research and development side." - Jacob Fisher, Electrical Apprentice of the Year, speaking to Made in Kent Radio at #EngAwards23

"Apprenticeships are a really good platform for your future – it’s good to have aspirations and it opens doors for you.” Claire Saxby, Manager, Avante Care & Support

Jack Gorst completed his Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship with MTS Cleansing Services Ltd. Reflecting on this time as an apprentice, would advise fellow apprentices to "Dive into the practical learning - it's where your skills truly flourish. Building your knowledge and skills gradually sets the foundation for a bright future".

"Today, apprenticeships have become a mainstay of businesses, large and small." – Ed Carter, National Grid Partners speaking at #EngAwards23

Need help to employ an apprentice?

We provide Level 2 Manufacturing, Level 3 and 4 Apprenticeship training in Engineering, ICT, Digital Marketing, Business, Management, and more. If you want to thrive in your career or learn new skills, we are here to help. Visit our website to apply for vacancies today!

Need help applying for an apprenticeship?

If you need help writing a winning apprenticeship application or are unsure which career path is right for you, please get in touch with our Business Development team on 01634298808.

Let's keep the momentum going! Take a look at our Facebook page to see highlights of our fantastic career fairs!