Apprenticeships+ hosts exciting employer events to celebrate rebrand

Engaging with employers through industry-relevant presentations, discussion and networking.

Capital City College (CCC) hosted a trio of events on 11 February at the award-winning Vincent Rooms in the college’s Westminster centre to mark the launch of Apprenticeships+, formerly known as Capital City College Training. The events coincide with National Apprenticeships Week and drew focus towards the college’s renewed efforts in delivering tailored, high-quality training and recruitment solutions to meet the needs of London employers of all sizes across multiple sectors.

To celebrate the launch of Apprenticeships+, the college began by hosting a breakfast event featuring a presentation from Ajay Purbhoosing from Workwhile, a not-for-profit initiative working with employers to create accessible and equitable work opportunities. Ajay delivered a stimulating and informative talk on the Apprenticeship Levy, which is paid by the top 2% of employers and enables employers of all sizes to take on apprentices.

This was followed by the presentation of five apprenticeship awards recognising improvement, achievement and leadership within Apprenticeships+ courses. Awards included the Apprentice of the Year, Most Supportive Employer/Line Manager and Most Improved Apprentice and were presented to students and employers across a range of subject areas and professional sectors including, Healthcare, Construction, Engineering and Facilities Management.

Josephine Cox, who recently completed the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship, received the Apprentice of the Year Award. She said: “I was quite surprised but honoured when I found out that I had won apprentice of the year! I approached the apprenticeship as I do everything else, with my utmost efforts and aiming for the best results. This recognition motivates me to continue tackling challenges that come my way and proves that hard work does pay off.” 

The second event of the day was a lunch event featuring presentations by three of the college’s key initiatives: Employability, Visionnaires, and Multiply. Employability works with a range of employers and referral partners to support unemployed Londoners into work through training and support leading to a guaranteed job interview. Visionnaires specialises in supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs in turning their visions into reality through its groundbreaking practical programme. Multiply offers free short courses that empower adult learners to develop stronger numeracy skills which can support them in daily life and aid professional growth. Each presentation highlighted the unique capabilities of the diverse initiatives and featured personal accounts from learners who have successfully completed programmes, courses or training.

The final launch event of the day opened with a canapé reception featuring live music performed by two of the college’s student bands. Guests then took their seats for presentations, learner awards and an engaging and insightful talk delivered by Stuart Pick, Senior Partnerships Manager at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Stuart drew attention to the positive impact of apprenticeships on the business landscape while also detailing the ways in which they continue to benefit employers.

Jackie Chapman, Group Principal of Apprenticeships, Partnerships and Innovation at CCC, said: “We were delighted to welcome such a vast array of employers and students to celebrate the launch of Apprenticeships+. The day’s events facilitated so many fruitful interactions and it was fantastic to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices while also showcasing our dedication to empowering London’s businesses.”

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