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See how trailblazer HEINEKEN uses innovative techniques to get young people interested in engineering apprenticeships

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Here, trailblazer, Chris Dilworth from HEINEKEN tells us why he felt it was important to start engaging with schools, and describes the unique methods he uses. What first made you decide to engage with schools? I felt that engineering apprenticeships weren’t getting the attention …

It's vital for employers in the food and drink industry to engage schoolchildren, and it would probably be good for your industry too

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Amy Crooks, our trailblazer from the National Skills Academy of Food & Drink explains how she is helping employers in her industry to engage with school children. She also give tips to other employers who wish to do the same. Why do you think it’s important for the …

“We’ve developed some great ways to make children excited about our apprenticeships and our industry, and you can too,” says Mark Donnelly from BAE Systems

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Here, one of our Trailblazers, Mark Donnelly, from BAE Systems, talks about the innovative strategies he uses involve school pupils. He also discusses why other employers should follow suit. Firstly, can you give us a brief idea about what apprentices at …

It's not just about cars! Toyota's Trailblazer, Andrew Parsons, talks about what will be involved in the new standards

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Apprentices at work

Trailblazer, Andrew Parsons from Toyota is helping us create a range of exciting new apprenticeships. Some involve car construction, whilst others revolve around the mechanical ‘systems’ which underpin most of our lives on a daily basis. Often these systems operate behind the scenes, and may have …

Overseeing external quality assurance of apprenticeships

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Live event rigger apprentice at work

An important aspect of the reform of apprenticeships is the end point assessment (EPA). The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation. Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations (AAOs) are responsible for designing, administering and marking assessments. Apprenticeship standards can have more …

‘Visual effects’ apprentices are already making their mark on Hollywood

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Trailblazer Amy Smith discusses how new apprenticeships are unlocking talent. What does a visual effects apprentice learn about? How has the visual effects ‘apprenticeship landscape’ changed over the past 3 years, and where is it heading now? Why were some in …