More Academies, More Apprentice Opportunities

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We’re investing in more Academies to give as many young people the opportunity to start their career in IT, Social Media or Accounting with an Apprenticeship delivered by 3aaa.

We’ve listened to our Employers who have said that the relationships that we hold with them at a local level and the fact that Apprentices attend training at a location close to their place of employment is something that they really value. As a result we’ve invested in new locations with our Worcester Academy having recently opened and Croydon, Maidstone, Guildford, Reading and Northampton all due to open in the next month.

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Having opened our Derby Academy just 12 months ago, demand from Employers has meant that we’ve already outgrown our original space.  Having taken over the floor below our old Derby Academy we’re now able to deliver to significantly more Apprentices across the range of IT, Social Media, Accounting and Business Administration Frameworks.

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Speaking about this investment Andy Palmer, 3aaa Managing Director, said “Investment of this nature is not taken lightly.  We’re committed to offering the best opportunity for young people to get into fulfilling careers in some of the most innovative companies in the country.  The best way for us to do this is to bring our unique brand of Apprenticeships to locations where there are engaged Employers and motivated young people.  Opening in these locations will have a significant impact on the companies in the local areas and we’re looking forward to becoming part of the local landscape”.

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading and Southampton.

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

Nominees Announced for 3aaa Employer of the Year

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This week sees the final nominations for our Employer of the Year for 2014, in anticipation of our annual awards event at The House of Lords on 4th December 2014.

We have had so many Employers nominated as a result of the fantastic work that they all do with our Apprentices across England. With almost 30 Academies across the country we are able to meet the business needs of many Employers and offer life changing opportunities for young people.

Employer Nominees:

  1. Bodyflight
  2. ONI PLC
  3. Raynor Essex
  4. Wells and Young
  5. Exchequer Dynamic
  6. Tax Assist
  7. Bright Logic
  8. Computacenter
  9. In Front Digital
  10. Wapple
  11. Aldi Stores
  12. Trent and Dove Housing
  13. EOL IT Services
  14. 123 Reg
  15. Instant View
  16. Cultrix
  17. Castus
  18. Impero
  19. NHS Leicestershire Trust
  20. IBOX
  21. ASD Solutions
  22. Hardy Signs
  23. Doris

Peter Marples, Director of 3aaa said: “We work with over 2000 Employers across the country and without any doubt they are all worthy of an award. It has been a tough challenge to identify the winners as we have so many outstanding nominees. I look forward to meeting the winners at The House of Lords awards event on 4th December.”

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Coming Soon! The special guest presenters of the awards will be announced shortly…

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading and Southampton.

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

Apprentice Intake, Sam Ellis, Delivers An Excellent Presentation to Bromsgrove School

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Our Apprentice Intake from 3aaa Worcester Academy, Sam Ellis, presented an excellent presentation about the importance of first impressions to students at Bromsgrove School. It was well received with the PSHE/Careers Advisor, Zia Leech, commenting on the impact of the presentation:

“Sam gave a superb and thoroughly engaging presentation on first impressions to a large group of 5th form pupils, tailoring the talk to suit the needs of the student body, as requested by the school.  The pupils were invited to actively take part and have their opinions heard, this meant that they were focused for 45 minutes and kept interested with audience participation and visual quizzes.  Sam was excellent in holding their attention with a fast pace, the right amount of humour and factual information.  We learned that an impression is made in the first seven seconds of meeting someone, Sam made a great impression with us!  We hope she will return to engage with other year groups.”

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading, Southampton 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

Never, Say Never

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Lateral thinking, perseverance, dedication and never say never attitude – are all the skills needed by successful sales people today.

A truly, inspirational story to us all from Andy Green, RE Derby:

“One of our applicants who has been part of the Academy since the summer on his social media training finally saw his hard work pay off today (08/10/2014) and finally gained his apprenticeship.  Alex had been for 4 interviews without success and although nervous at the start he has gained confidence and good interview experience.

Alex has turned into a very proactive young person and has come into the Academy off his own back to spend days out on work experience at our current employers to gain employability skills.  At the academy in Derby we have given him employability skills and we have given feedback on his interview techniques. I have spent time with him in preparation for interviews have actively involved his parents too.

Alex attended an interview today and gave a really positive impression of himself and also 3aaa’s. Shortly after that interview, I received a call from the employer  and not only had Alex impressed that much they wanted to offer him the job, they are now also looking at taking on more apprentices  from 3aaa.

The moral of the story, persevere with those applicants, you never know what it may lead to!” Andy Green, RE, Derby

3aaa MD joins business leader from across Derby to discuss the business of sport and its impact on the local economy

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This morning 3aaa’s Managing Director, Andy Palmer, joined business and sports leaders from across Derby at an event hosted by Simon Ingham at Park Bikeworks and sponsored by Marketing Derby, Nelsons Solicitors and the Derby Telegraph to discuss the economy of sport.  While the event focused on what needs to be done in relation to sport in the city to make it have an impact on the economy, Andy talked about the role that partnership with successful sports clubs has in the success of 3aaa.

 

Andy talked about the partnerships that we have with Derby County Football Club and Derbyshire County Cricket Club and the similarities between sports people and 3aaa Apprentices.  Both are striving to be the very best that they can.  Both understand the importance of discipline and training in their work.  Both benefit from the advice and mentoring of people who have ‘been there, seen it, done it’.  He also talked about the fact that sports clubs offer a great location to bring employers together in relaxed environments with peer to peer discussion about Apprenticeships leading, ultimately, to an increase in Apprenticeship recruitment.  Simon Storey, CEO of Derbyshire County Cricket Club’ was equally passionate about the benefit that the Cricket Club has had from its association with 3aaa this season.

 

The meeting will be written up in the next edition of the Derby Telegraph’s ‘Agenda’ magazine and we’re looking forward to working with everyone around the table to make Derby the place where people want to come to do business.

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading, Southampton 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

North Somerset Business Leader Awards 2014

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On Thursday 25th September 2014, 3aaa attended the North Somerset Business Leaders Awards where hundreds of the South West’s most influential leaders in business, education and government come together for the business event of the year.

Di McEvoy Robinson (Director of 3aaa) and Carina Bush (3aaa Bristol Academy Manager) joined several of our partnering Employers from the local area in an evening which turned out to be a huge success, as the Employers spoke highly of their Apprentices.

Our partnering Employers that were present included:

  • Peter Prater – QTAC payroll
  • Sean Roberts and Gordon McKenna – Inframon
  • Phillip Cheek – Smart traffic
  • Robert/ and Linda Hatcher  and Sophie Radnedge – Creative Steam

 

The awards evening was hosted by business icon and TV celebrity Michelle Mone OBE and held at the luxury Double Tree by Hilton, Cadbury House Hotel The event showcased the top business talent from North Somerset. Sean Roberts from Inframon said ““What a great evening networking with our valued partners 3aaa and the broader North Somerset community. The session by Michelle Mone was inspiring and the evening a great success”.

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Carina Bush, Academy Manager for 3aaa Bristol said “The evening was definitely a success networking and celebrating business awards with many organisations across North Somerset which we hope to build partnerships with in the future. It was also a great opportunity for us to take along the Employers we work with and celebrate alongside them in a relaxed and informal environment.”

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading, Southampton 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

3aaa help Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrate their 2014 season

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We’re drawing towards the end of our first season as sponsors of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.  This season has seen the renaming of the Club’s ground as the 3aaa County Ground and 3aaa being shirt sponsors for the Twenty20 season.  There are now Apprentices from our Derby Academy working for the Club and we have started to work with a number of the businesses that form part of the Club’s very active business community.  All in all a great start to our relationship with Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

Saturday night saw the Club’s annual Player of the Year Awards and we were delighted to be able to host some of our clients at these awards and share a great evening with the players, executives and passionate supporters of the club.

Best of all, it was great to be able to present the Twenty20 Player of the Year Award to Club Captain (and 3aaa sponsored player) Wayne Madsen.  Congratulations to Wayne on this and the other awards that he won on the evening.

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

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Croydon, Guildford, Maidstone, Northampton, Norwich, Reading, Southampton 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