Earlier today, David Cameron committed to reducing benefits to support up to 3 million Apprenticeships in England if the Conservative party are successful in the upcoming General Election.

This commitment shows the support to an ever growing number of Apprenticeships in England as Employers around the country continue to realise the benefits that Apprenticeships have on their businesses and how they are integral to providing the pipeline of their future talent.

As the largest Apprenticeship provider in the country, we are dedicated to making sure as many young people benefit from these life changing opportunities as possible through our network of 32 Academies. More young people than ever are now seeing the benefits of an Apprenticeship as they look to start the career of their dreams and ‘earn while they learn’ within the sector that they are passionate about.

At 3aaa we understand that this figure will only be achieved if young people are motivated to follow a vocational career rather than following the traditional academic route and our passionate teams will continue to do that around the country.

Our partnering Employers know that Apprenticeships are a great route into employment and help give their employees real life workplace skills as well as the technical knowledge, ensuring that they are fully prepared to step straight into the working environment. In our recent Grade 1 Outstanding report, Ofsted commented “The Apprentices occupy key roles and become pivotal to their businesses very quickly”.

2015 is well and truly the year to become part of the Apprenticeship scheme in England…

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Croydon, Derby, Guildford, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Tamworth, Warwick, Watford and Worcester.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

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, Digital Marketing, Accountancy, Business Administration, Financial Services or Technical Sales,  get in touch with us today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

We are delighted to announce that 3aaa are now the new official sponsor of Reading Football Club Hospitality.

The partnership will see us work closely with Reading Football Club on match days and on special events within the hospitality suites. It will also give a number of 3aaa Apprentices the chance to start their dream career at the Madjeski Stadium and understand the impact that their skills have on the day to day running of a football club.

This partnership also strengthens our vision of using the ‘Power of Sport’ to inspire young people as they set out on their career pathways. The message of commitment and nurturing that sport delivers mirrors our own approach to the young people.

3aaa Co-Director Peter Marples said: “It was great to come down to Madejski Stadium and meet with Sir John. We already work with some of the country’s top employers and it is exciting to link up with a club that clearly shares our passion for the development of young people.”

Royals Co-Chairman Sir John Madejski added: “The John Madejski Academy has given me a great insight into the importance of giving young people platforms on which to build their lives and careers. This is yet another exciting partnership for the club and I have no doubt how rewarding it will be for all involved.”

The first 3aaa Apprentice to be recruited by the football club is Level 3 IT Apprentice, George Slade who is pictured below. There will be more information about the partnership to follow.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Croydon, Derby, Guildford, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Tamworth, Warwick, Watford and Worcester.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

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, Digital Marketing or Accountancy, get in touch with us today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

On Monday 12^th January, we had two very special visitors to our Watford Academy. Apprenticeships Minister Nick Boles MP joined local MP Richard Harrington to showcase the ‘outstanding’ local opportunities available to the young people of Watford, and called for more businesses to take on an Apprentice ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2015.

Richard Harrington is no stranger to our Watford Academy having previously visited in December 2014. He was impressed by the personal touch we have as a training provider and expressed a fondness of how we go about our work with both Apprentices and Employers.

During the visit on Monday, both Nick and Richard were taken on a tour of the Academy and then observed one of the employability sessions that was taking place with the applicants and an Employer. Deborah Cridford from local company Swagelok offered the Apprentices advice about CVs, interviews and personal profiles and spoke about why she would take on an Apprentice over a graduate.

Nick Boles MP commented “Almost 2 million people have taken up an Apprenticeship over this Parliament, and I’ve met two more today. We must continue to grow this though and it’s clear that in Watford, where almost 3000 Apprenticeships have been created since 2010, this is happening and there are great opportunities. Richard asked me to come here today to support his call for more businesses to consider taking on an Apprentice this year, and we’ve heard first hand just how beneficial it can be for employers to do just that”.

Richard Harrington MP added to this: “We’ve seen a serious overhaul of Apprenticeships over the past five years, they are now available in over 170 industries. Everything from financial services to engineering and mechanics, Apprenticeships are really respected by employers. The biggest champions of Apprenticeships that I meet are the employers who have already benefited so much from employing an Apprentice, so I would encourage anyone who hasn’t yet to consider doing just that”.

Throughout the day, Nick and Richard were introduced to the staff at our Watford Academy and also spoke to some of our Apprentices about their experience so far and how they have benefited from their Apprenticeship.

Julie Watts, 3aaa Watford Academy Manager said “It is great that 3aaa is being recognised at government level as an organisation that are passionate about creating life changing opportunities.  Richard Harrington has been opening doors for us in the local community and we look forward to working closely with Nick Boles in the future”.

Andy Palmer, 3aaa Managing Director added “It was a real honour for us to be able to welcome the Minister, Nick Boles, to the Watford Academy and he was obviously impressed with what we saw and heard from our Apprentices, our Employers and the 3aaa team. With so much discussion about Apprenticeships being dominated by large employers it was super for him to be able to hear from Apprentices working in small companies and their employers.  He left with the very clear message that we are delivering life changing opportunities for many thousands of young people, we are delivering an outstanding Apprenticeship experience and we are delivering bang in line with the priorities that government have for Apprenticeships.”

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Croydon, Derby, Guildford, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Tamworth, Warwick, Watford and Worcester.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

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, Digital Marketing or Accountancy, get in touch with us today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

On Wednesday 6^th January, we officially opened a brand new Academy in the heart of Cambridge.

Within the Cambridge Academy we are currently delivering Apprenticeships in Technology and Digital Marketing into industries which are constantly demanding young, passionate people to help bring new ideas into the workplace and help transform businesses in the Cambridge area.

The official opening of the Academy proved to be a great success and was supported by local MP Julian Huppert who was most impressed with the academy, our Apprentices and Employers. Julian received positive feedback from all parties and really enjoyed the debate regarding why apprenticeships are so important and how we engage with both our Apprentices and Employers.

Local MP Julian Huppert commented “I feel that the academy is an outstanding facility that can enhance the skills and knowledge of the Apprentices and become very worthwhile as a training support resource for Employers to grasp and make full use of, boosting the local economy in a range of different ways”.

John Dutton, the Managing Director of local company, Synermetric was equally as impressed. “The personal contact I have with 3aaa is absolutely outstanding. They manage resources for me as well as screening applicants so that I am not wasting time interviewing the wrong candidates. Their continued support throughout the process is the reason why I feel this is such an excellent company to work with.”

As well as local Employers, our current Apprentices were also invited to celebrate the opening of the new Academy and to discuss their Apprenticeship experiences so far. Abigail Heaton, a Digital Marketing Apprentice at the Cambridge Academy said “I originally wanted to go to University but was concerned about the debt I may get into. I did think about Apprenticeships but I was unsure as I didn’t fully understand the benefits. After meeting with 3aaa and discussing potential opportunities, I soon realised that they could actually facilitate my dream and that I had an excellent chance to earn and learn at the same time. Within 2 weeks I had a job at a wonderful company in which I adore and know that I can also progress to the next level as an Apprentice and gain a degree level qualification”.

As a company, we are delighted to have opened an Academy in Cambridge as we look to spread our life changing opportunities across England. Andy Palmer, Managing Director of 3aaa said “The opening of 3aaa’s Cambridge Academy, in the heart of the city, really strengthens our presence in the East of England.  It means that many of the really innovative companies that have grown up around Cambridge will be able to choose to take on Apprentices supported by a Grade 1, Outstanding, Ofsted provider and the largest provider of Professional Services Apprenticeships in the country.  Cambridge is renowned for the quality of its Education provision and we’re delighted to be part of the education and training landscape in the area offering outstanding vocational opportunities to some of the brightest and most motivated young people in the area”.

Our Academy Manager, Harry Baird also spoke with Julian Clover on the Cambridge 105 Drive radio station later that evening. You can hear the podcast in full by clicking on the following link.

Podcast Here

3aaa Cambridge, St Andrews House, 59 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BZ

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Croydon, Derby, Guildford, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Tamworth, Warwick, Watford and Worcester.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

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, Digital Marketing or Accountancy, get in touch with us today : 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk