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Why the old system of apprenticeships needed to change, in order for the Leisure and Entertainment industry to thrive

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Trailblazer, Dawn Childs works as Group Engineering Director at Merlin Entertainments Group. Dawn's helping to develop the new ‘Leisure & Entertainment Engineering Technician’ standard which is now approved for delivery. How and why did you and Merlin Entertainments first get involved …

From teenage apprentice to Tarmac Senior Vice President...

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Trailblazer Martin Riley, Tarmac's Senior VP, talks about how his own apprentice start inspired his passion for the area. He also discusses why he thinks apprenticeships in his area need to change, and why these changes could not have come at a better time for his sector. You began your career …

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 …

‘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 …