Last night, we were proud to host our annual Apprenticeship Open Evening, welcoming prospective students, parents and carers to explore the exciting career pathways available through apprenticeships.

With 500 people registered to attend, the event once again demonstrated the growing demand for high-quality apprenticeship opportunities. Visitors had the opportunity to speak directly with employers and our dedicated Apprenticeships Team, gaining valuable insight into live vacancies, industry expectations and progression routes.

Attendees explored opportunities across a wide range of sectors including Engineering, Construction, Business, Health, Early Years, Digital and Public Services.

We would like to thank the following employers for supporting the event:

• Gilbert Ash
• Cardo Group
• RED Construction Ltd
• Howards Group
• Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology
• National Composites Centre
• Airbus
• Baker Hughes
• Ministry of Defence
• The Bristol Port Company
• Babcock International Group
• GKN Aerospace
• YMCA Dulverton Group
• Rydal Day Nursery
• Thatchers Cider
• University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
• Avon and Somerset Police
• IPECO
• Taylor Woodrow
• Shared Apprenticeships

Their continued partnership plays a vital role in connecting learners with real employment opportunities and helping to develop the future workforce across our region.

If you would like to find out more about apprenticeships and view our current vacancies, click here.