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101 Life Changing Opportunities

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With National Apprenticeship Week 2015 on the horizon, we are delighted to announce that, as a business, we delivered 101 Apprenticeship starts in Level 3 and 4 programmes last week.

The number of life changing opportunities that we created during the week is a record for the business- We are now averaging over 90 starts each and every week across our 32 centres across England- and we will be delivering 125 a week soon with the brand new centres opening in the near future.

All of the 101 young people were aged 19 and under as more and more passionate and talented people within this age group are seeing the benefit of an Apprenticeship to kick start their dream careers and earn whilst they learn valuable, real life skills.

Peter Marples, Co-owner of 3aaa said ‘Thanks to all of our employers who constantly support and give opportunities to these young people and also to all of the Apprentices for all of their hard work as they capture these amazing opportunities. This is further proof that our employers are seeing these talented young people become pivotal within their businesses and forming the pipeline of their future talent. We have one Apprentice next week flying to Qatar to undertake all the social media work with Derbyshire Cricket Club  at 17 years of age;  what a CV entry’!

Look out for the 3aaa teams at events across the country in National Apprenticeship Week 2015, which takes place next week, from the 9th-13th March 2015. Also follow and like us across our Social Media platforms as we celebrate Apprenticeships and the effect that they have on people’s lives across the country:

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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.

Academies will soon be opening in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

If you are an Employer looking to transform your business, email: employnow@3aaa.co.uk 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, email: applynow@3aaa.co.uk.

Alternatively, find out more about our Apprenticeship programmes: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

Apprenticeships4England Conference 2015

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Tonight sees the 3rd Apprenticeships4England ‘Voice of Apprenticeships’ Conference at The Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London.  This conference is rapidly becoming ‘the’ conference for employers and providers to come together to discuss and debate changes in the Apprenticeship system and also best practice in the recruitment and development of young people through life changing Apprenticeship programmes.

3aaa’s owners and founders, Peter Marples and Di McEvoy-Robinson, will be speaking at the conference and will be talking about the way that 3aaa manages the relationship between quality and delivery while expanding the business in line with the employer demand that we receive from across the country.  Having secured 101 young people in life changing and fulfilling jobs in the last week and recently achieved a Grade 1 Ofsted inspection they will have plenty to say on this matter.

We are also sponsoring the Gala Dinner that will take place on Tuesday evening.  During this event awards will be presented to recognise excellence in Apprenticeship delivery and employment by providers and employers.  As sponsors of the awards evening we wish everyone the best of luck.

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.

Academies will soon be opening in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

If you are an Employer looking to transform your business, email: employnow@3aaa.co.uk 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, email: applynow@3aaa.co.uk.

Alternatively, find out more about our Apprenticeship programmes: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

Our Outstanding Apprentices discuss their journeys so far

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With National Apprenticeship Week 2015 fast approaching, 3aaa Co-owner, Di McEvoy-Robinson and Apprentices Jordan Hopkinson, Ben Harvey and Ellie Dyson spoke to Neale Lewis of Derby Business TV about their experiences of Apprenticeships.

Inspiring young people is key to their development as they start their Apprenticeship journeys. At 3aaa, we ensure that all of our Apprentices are able to realise their potential and succeed in a business and provide young people throughout the country with guidance and open their eyes to alternative options other than the University route.

Do not be told that you have to go to sixth form or college to get into university to get a good job; an Apprenticeship will kick-start your career and still gives you the opportunity to get into university with both the financial backing and experience of working for two years prior.

We work with young people and employers to deliver life changing employment opportunities and provide outstanding teaching, learning and assessment and we provide this to every person that we work with.

Di McEvoy-Robinson, 3aaa Co-owner commented “Now is the time to start an Apprenticeships and earn whilst you learn. As National Apprenticeship week approaches, 3aaa has over 600 live vacancies across the country, so it is an ideal time to contact us and gain experience, qualifications and an exciting future”.

Watch the video below:

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.

Academies will soon be opening in Basildon, Bradford, Gloucester, Stoke, Swindon and York.

If you are an Employer looking to transform your business, email: employnow@3aaa.co.uk 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, email: applynow@3aaa.co.uk.

Alternatively, find out more about our Apprenticeship programmes: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

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3aaa’s Director and #Apprentices speak to @SuccessCoachUK of @DerbyBusinessTV about #Apprenticeships.

Read more: https://twitter.com/DerbyBusinessTV/status/570724980184494081

3aaa Derby Academy hosts Bondholders event with Marketing Derby

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On Tuesday 24th February, the 3aaa Derby Academy hosted a Bondholders event in partnership with Marketing Derby.

Ever since opening the Derby academy, we have had close ties with Marketing Derby and the Bondholders group. The event was designed to showcase the core curriculum areas as well as linking into the positive change and growth in the Derby area since we opened the Academy’s doors.

A keen advocate of 3aaa, Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s Ryan Duckett showcased two of their excellent apprentices Neil Bates and James Greenfield and spoke about their Apprenticeship journey and how 3aaa have offered them pivotal support throughout. Neil is due to embark on a 10 day training camp in Abu Dhabi with the cricket club and will be covering all aspects of the teams preparation, games and interviews, making him a excellent advert for the power of sport and the key part it plays in inspiring young people.

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Matthew Elson, Academy Manager for Tamworth and Stoke “3aaa has become the leader in professional services apprenticeships for Derby over a short period of time. The event showcased the best of Derby’s Business community and the importance of understanding the market place. We really do stand out as a positive source of sustainable employment in the Derby area. It was refreshing to see so many individuals impressed with our programmes, team and business as a whole”.

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

3aaa Derby Academy to host Bondholder event on Tuesday 24th February

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On Tuesday 24th February, the 3aaa Derby Academy will be hosting a networking Bondholder event and giving an insight into how our Apprenticeships and Traineeships work as well as sharing experiences of current Apprentices.

The event will be introduced by 3aaa  Managing Director, Andy Palmer who will discuss his own journey and share his inspiring stories with our guests.

Ryan Duckett from Derbyshire County Cricket Club will also be present with both of the DCCC Apprentices, Neil Bates and James Greenfield, who will speak about their Apprenticeship experience so far and how it has changed their lives.

The event will then break out into three rooms within the Academy where all of our Apprenticeship programmes will be explained in more detail. Members of the 3aaa team will be available to answer questions on our Apprenticeships in IT, Finance and Digital Marketing as well as updating people on our new offering; Traineeships.

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

 

Local Mayor visits 3aaa Oxford Academy

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On Wednesday 11th February 2015, The Lord Mayor Councillor Mohammed Abbasi visited the  3aaa Oxford Academy. The mayor spent the morning interacting with our Apprentices, speaking with members of staff and then judging the ‘best tower’ after a team building exercise with the Apprentices.

The mayor was very impressed with the Apprentice’s attitude towards gaining a recognised qualification whilst also gaining real life experience within local companies.

The Mayor would also like to join the team within Oxford during National Apprenticeship Week and is very keen to get the local MP involved with whom he works very closely.

3aaa Oxford Academy Manager, Samantha Carnell said ‘This morning was a very successful event, especially this having been the first time we have staged an event of this nature. The Major was very encouraged by the services that we offer and would like to have more involvement in what we do locally. The Mayor also shared contact information for local companies who we could contact regarding all the provisions we offer. Overall a very successful morning’.

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

Derbyshire County Cricket Club appoint ICU IT as their official IT support partner for 2015

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We are delighted to announce that two of 3aaa’s partners have agreed their own partnership together as they both look forward to a prosperous 2015.

ICU IT, an IT support company from the Midlands have been appointed Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s official IT support partner 2015 after their great work in completing the first phase of the IT infrastructure upgrade at the 3aaa County Ground.

Both organisations share an excellent working relationship with 3aaa. We work closely with Derbyshire County Cricket Club and are currently Derbyshire’s first ever stadium naming rights partner as well as the NatWest T20 Blast shirt sponsor. The cricket club have also recruited two 3aaa Apprentices who are both proving to be a huge success. Likewise ICU IT have recruited an IT Apprentice from 3aaa and are very active in sourcing new partners for 3aaa as they share their positive experiences.

Clive Wragg, Commercial Director of ICU IT is delighted with the new partnership “We at ICU IT are very proud and delighted to have completed the first phase of the IT infrastructure upgrade at the 3aaa County Ground. The project was awarded upon the culmination of a very stringent tender process in late 2014 and against numerous competitors, thus confirming our position as the region’s most cost-effective and efficient IT service provider for the SME market.”

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

Derby Academy celebrate ‘Women in the Workplace’ in style

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On Wednesday 4th February, our Derby Academy invited Apprentices, members of staff and employers to an exclusive event to help inspire and encourage young women to ‘buck the trend’ and start an Apprenticeship within the technology and finance sectors.

Many young females are reluctant to start an Apprenticeship as they perceive this route into employment as being extremely male orientated. We are glad to learn that this mind-set is changing more and more every day and members of the 3aaa team spoke about this subject passionately to young females who were watching on.

The afternoon consisted of all of the guests enjoying a nice lunch whilst networking and discussing their experiences so far before listening to a variety of different speakers.

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Amongst the speakers were 3aaa Co-Director Di McEvoy-Robinson, Regional Manager (Midlands) Dena Wyatt and IT Trainer Rebecca Perkins who all shared their views on strong and inspirational women within the workplace and spoke about their past experiences.

Di McEvoy-Robinson said “The aim of today is to encourage more young females into Professional Services Apprenticeships including IT, Finance and Digital Marketing. More and more females are now getting professional jobs and starting professional careers in what were once male dominated industries”.

Dena Wyatt added to this “We are dedicated to increasing the number of strong minded females within the sectors in which we work. I encourage everyone here to recommend this route into employment to all of your friends as we look for more and more females to take advantage of the life changing opportunities that we offer”.

The event received excellent feedback from the young people and Employers alike and offered some extra inspiration to the young females in attendance.

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

Sir Edward Garnier MP meets 3aaa Apprentices in Leicester

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On Friday 30th January, Sir Edward Garnier MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston visited the 3aaa Leicester Academy too meet the team and some of our Apprentices.

The Apprentices spoke to Sir Edward and shared their stories about how difficult it was to get into an IT role without having the experience and by undertaking a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship with 3aaa, they not only gained employment but a qualification alongside.

The team at 3aaa Leicester gave Sir Edward a guided tour and spoke about their desire to help young people in Leicestershire and he was delighted about how happy they all looked to be working in such a rewarding industry. The team also discussed how they help 16-23 year olds on their way to a career of their dreams and how we have recently achieved a Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report.

He was also impressed by the fact that the Leicester Academy are also looking to expand their offering within Financial Services so that they will be able to reach more young people across the county.

Sir Edward Garnier MP commented: “It was a pleasure to visit 3aaa on Friday. Supporting Apprentices is a major Conservative policy and schemes like the one which 3aaa operates proves the value of apprenticeships for the future of young people.”

Claire Phillips, 3aaa Leicester Academy Manager, said: “I felt the visit by Sir Edward to our academy on Friday was very positive and he was very engaged both with the staff and the apprentices we had in that day. I would like to thank Sir Edward for taking time out of his diary to visit our academy and interact with both staff and apprentices alike.”

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk

3aaa and Derby County Community Trust start exciting new partnership – Video

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Following the news yesterday of our brand new partnership with Derby County Community Trust, you can now watch the below video to find out more.

Similarly to ourselves,  the Derby County Community Trust recognise the profound impact that the power of sport can have on people’s lives and that by working together we can create further opportunities for young people throughout Derbyshire.

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.

Academies will soon be opening 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 today: 0844 504 3174 or www.3aaa.co.uk