We are delighted to announce that 3aaa are the new training wear sponsor for Derby County Football Club for 2014/2015. This aligns with our belief in forging strong relationships with local businesses in all of the regions in which we work. We particularly focus on the ‘Power of Sport’ and the message of commitment and nurturing that sport delivers.

Andy Palmer, 3aaa, Managing Director said “At 3aaa, we firmly believe in the ‘Power of Sport’ and the beneficial effects it has on inspiring young people, helping them to kick start the career of their dreams. Many young people use their sporting heroes and memories as a source of inspiration and influence as we help them take their first steps into training and real life industry.”

Our ongoing partnership with Derby County Football Club is further positive evidence of this as the two businesses share a very similar set of values. Derby County are renowned for having a strong emphasis on developing their own local youth to play for the first team. They place a huge importance on the work done within the club’s Academy and this has resulted in a number of local youngsters such as Will Hughes, Mason Bennett and previously, Tom Huddlestone, making it into the first team.

Similarly, we are also currently enjoying a growing partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club. This has seen the cricket ground renamed as the 3aaa County Ground as well as 3aaa becoming Derbyshire’s NatWest T20 Blast shirt sponsor. Derbyshire County Cricket Club are also currently employing one of the Derby Academy’s Level 3 IT Apprentices, James Greenfield, who is proving to be the perfect fit for their business as we continue to strengthen this relationship.

As part of these ongoing partnerships, 3aaa aim to inspire young people in the local regions and ensure that they have the right platform and support to be successful within the career of their dreams.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Derby, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Manchester, Oxford, Sheffield, Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford, Kent, Leeds, Northampton, Peterborough, Reading, Warwick and Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting get in touch with us today : 0844 504 3174

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Howard Newby CBE as a non-executive Director of the 3aaa Board from 1^st August 2014.

Sir Howard is currently Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool. Prior to this he was Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, the Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southampton.

Sir Howard was born and brought up in Derby and attended John Port Grammar School in Etwall. He is a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder of Derby County FC and him and his wife, Lady Sheila, still attend most games each season both home and away.

Sir Howard has filled a number of national roles in Higher Education, including President of Universities UK and President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the 3aaa Board through a long and distinguished career in education and training.

Sir Howard has a lifelong interest in railway history which springs from his upbringing in Derby, and he currently chairs the Board of the National Railway Museum and is also a Trustee of the Science Museum Group.

Sir Howard said” I am delighted to be joining 3aaa as a non-executive director. 3aaa is an innovative and forward thinking training organisation, committed to helping young people secure sustainable employment and apprenticeships in the professional sectors of: Technology; Accountancy and Digital and Social Media. I share both Di McEvoy-Robinson’s and Pete Marples’ passion for education and I am excited about working with them and the whole of the 3aaa team.”

Di McEvoy-Robinson said “To have Sir Howard join the Board of 3aaa enables us to continue our exciting growth plans, whilst also focusing on strong governance and quality assurance across the company. With his previous roles at the helm of some of our most innovative Universities and Government agencies, we are delighted that he is now able to share that depth of governance and expertise with 3aaa. We welcome Howard to our team on 1^st August 2014.”

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford, Kent, Leeds, Northampton, Peterborough, Reading, Warwick and Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting ,get in touch with us today : 0844 504 3174

On Friday 4^th July, 3aaa Learner Recruitment Executive, Stephen Wyer from the Nottingham Academy was invited to the ‘Meet the Developer’ day at Cotgrave.

The event at Cotgrave in Rushcliffe was an excellent chance for 3aaa to get involved with the local community in the South of Nottinghamshire, offering young people within the area the chance to look at the opportunities that 3aaa can offer them as they look to start their Apprenticeship journey.

Stephen Wyer, 3aaa Learner Recruitment Executive for the Nottingham Academy said “The day was centred around Barrett Housing and David Wilson Homes. There is a lot going on in and around Cotgrave and developers organised a day to explain future plans, and talk about opportunities with the construction sector that potential Apprentices could benefit from. There was a couple of ‘have a go’ stands for building works; luckily no one lost any fingers on the ban saw!”

Stephen had the ideal opportunity to meet some of the local community leaders and talk about the 3aaa values and how 3aaa can offer opportunities in South Nottingham. Amongst these people was Mark Clifford, the Positive Futures Employment Co-ordinator who manages and attends local youth meetings and runs a weekly job club.

Mark said “It’s always great to see businesses like 3aaa investing time in the area and bringing real opportunities into the community”.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford, Kent, Leeds, Northampton, Peterborough, Reading, Warwick and Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting ,get in touch with us today : 0844 504 3174

On Friday 11^th July, the excellent fundraising efforts for Frazer’s House reached the Kings Arm, an atmospheric pub across the road from the 3aaa Bedford Academy.

All of the guests were treated to an evening of comedy and music, with all proceeds going to the Frazer’s House charity. Throughout the night, there were 8 comedians performing, plus two bands in the main performance area inside the pub as well as a range of different garden solo singers.

The 3aaa team from Bedford Academy also raised extra money with a silent auction which went on throughout the evening. Julie Green, 3aaa Recruitment Executive (Learner Intake) for Bedford said “ A fantastic night was had by all and the total raised for Frazer’s House was £1237.20, which was topped up by the £361.72 that Jeff Baldwin has raised previously. Pete and Di have promised to match this also as we look to support Frazer’s House moving forward”.

Amongst the evening’s talented performers was a lady called Jaz Ampaw – Farr. Jaz was a contestant on last year’s series of ‘The Apprentice’. Having got fired in the first show, she then turned to stand up comedy and had the guests howling with laughter with her performance.

A big congratulations to the 3aaa Bedford Academy for an excellent evening as 3aaa continues to support the Frazer’s House charity.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford, Kent, Leeds, Northampton, Peterborough, Reading, Warwick and Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting ,get in touch with us today : 0844 504 3174