Juniper Training proudly hosted its 4th annual Apprenticeship Awards at The Grand Palace in Wolverhampton, delivering its biggest and most successful celebration to date. With over 800 learners enrolled on apprenticeship programmes, competition reached an all-time high. The event brought together apprentices, Level 5 graduates, employers, colleagues and partners to recognise outstanding achievements across a […]

Apprenticeship incentives for employers can help reduce the cost of recruiting and training new talent. The UK Government is introducing new funding, grant payments and training reforms in 2026.. As a result, businesses of all sizes can access significant financial support when hiring an apprentice. The UK Government has introduced several apprenticeship incentives for employers, […]

The Juniper Training Apprenticeship Awards 2025 celebrated the achievements of apprentices, mentors, and employers, with over 200 attendees including MP Warinder Juss. The evening honoured outstanding talent and raised funds for the One Love Project Uganda. The Juniper Training Apprenticeship Awards 2025 took place on Friday 9th May and brought together over 200 attendees—including apprentices, […]

We recently held our very first Apprenticeship Awards on Friday 12 May

According to a new report, two in three (65.6 percent) candidates are actively looking for new employment as a result of being “unmotivated” in their current positions.

According to a new report, two in three (65.6 percent) candidates are actively looking for new employment as a result of being “unmotivated” in their current positions.

We recently held our very first Apprenticeship Awards on Friday 12 May

The Secretary of State for Education is under scrutiny at the moment over plans to scrap the current BTEC qualifications

The Secretary of State for Education is under scrutiny at the moment over plans to scrap the current BTEC qualifications, letters have been sent by hundreds of school and college leaders, urging her to delay her proposals by a further 12 months.

In recent years we could agree that all students have had to deal with some extreme circumstances and pressures in regards to both their learning and exams.

In 2017 the Government set up a scheme called the Apprenticeship Levy which enables companies to offer more people opportunities by way of an apprenticeship.

At Juniper we offer over 50 different apprenticeship opportunities in many sectors and these are a major stepping stone onto the career path of your choice.

At Juniper we offer over 50 different apprenticeship opportunities in many sectors  and these are a major stepping stone onto the career path of your choice

In 2017 the Government set up a scheme called the Apprenticeship Levy which enables companies to offer more people opportunities by way of an apprenticeship

It’s known that students can feel exam stress from the uncertainty of preparing. Students might feel as though they’re told to revise, but not really sure of the different options as to what would work best for them.

At Juniper we understand that in more recent times careers in the sports industry are more desirable than ever.

In recent years we could agree that all students have had to deal with some extreme circumstances and pressures in regards to both their learning and exams.

In recent years we could agree that all students have had to deal with some extreme circumstances and pressures in regards to both their learning and exams

At Juniper we understand that in more recent times careers in the sports industry are more desirable than ever. Possibly due to social media being flooded with sports personalities and lifestyle “influencers” our 16 plus students are more attracted than ever to a career within the industry. We pride ourselves on the career opportunities we […]

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Juniper may have a solution right up your street!

Recent visitors to our Head Office wondered if they are seeing double as twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling greet them in the office.

Recent visitors to our Head Office wondered if they are seeing double as twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling greet them in the office

We are proud to announce that Muhammad Farhan has become the first person in the UK to pass an end-point assessment

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Are you a school leaver, based in the West Midlands, and want to know what post-16 options are available to you?

When it comes to leaving school you can then start to consider your next steps – but what options do post 16 year old’s have?

As we head towards this years GCSE and A-level exams, Sky News has reported that examiners will be asked to be more generous with marks this year

A large employer in Harrogate has recently stated that many school leavers are “totally unprepared” for working life and called for more apprenticeships to support the transition from school to a career

Are you leaving school this summer? Thinking of heading straight into a career?

Local employers are discussing the effect Covid has had on Youngsters who missed the last year of their schooling and are now entering the workplace woefully unprepared, whilst lacking in confidence

In a recent article, FE News highlights the need to boost participation in apprenticeships and traineeships in order to bridge the skills gap between young people

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We are delighted to announce that our apprentice, Brandon Mcgrail, has been short-listed for the BMI Apprentice of the Year competition 2021!

Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced that minimum wage increase for April 2022.

We are delighted to announce that our two construction apprentices, who progressed from traineeships to apprenticeships as part of our Building Futures programme with SPV, are nominated for apprentice of the year – Construction and Property Industries.

Students taking GCSE and A-levels in England next year will have the opportunity to choose topics and inform them of the “key points” of the exam in advance to “maximize fairness.”

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has as of late reported that any businesses who are hoping to hire apprentices are to keep profiting from the £500 million jobs support package until January 2022.

Walsall FC are extremely happy to say they have renewed their longstanding partnership with SPV Group, a local roofing, cladding and glazing firm, for the 2020-21 season.

We are now closing two of our Juniper Training centres – Hanley and Burton.

We have now relocated our Wednesbury centre to 58 – 59 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HD.

On 14 June, Juniper Training Chesterfield were pleased to welcome MP Toby Perkins to their centre where he met the team and current students.

Juniper Training has worked with the SPV Group since forming a partnership in 2019.

Not many young people leave school thinking “I want to be a roofer” – unless they have a family member or colleague already in the trade.

On Friday 4 June, Juniper were pleased to welcome Gavin Williamson to their Head Office at Hilton Cross Business Park, Wolverhampton

The Express and Star has published an article, regarding a student in Walsall, who we helped progress from a study programme to an apprenticeship.

We would firstly like to say a massive well done for getting through your GCSE and A-Level exams during a global pandemic.

We are proud to announce that Muhammad Farhan has become the first person in the UK to pass an end-point assessment, despite missing time on site due to the lockdown.

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A traineeship provides students with the experience of a real workplace.

Today marks the annual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities!