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Apprenticeship Awards May 2023
We recently held our very first Apprenticeship Awards on Friday 12 May
Learning and development could be the key to motivating and retaining workers
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.
Learning and development could be the key to motivating and retaining workers
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.
Apprenticeship Awards May 2023
We recently held our very first Apprenticeship Awards on Friday 12 May
Scrapping of BTEC Qualifications ?
The Secretary of State for Education is under scrutiny at the moment over plans to scrap the current BTEC qualifications
Scrapping of 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.
Plans to support students during Exams 2023
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.
What is the Apprenticeship Levy?
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.
Twins success – celebrating the achievement and the progression of two of our apprentices
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.
Twins success – celebrating the achievement and the progression of two of our apprentices
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
What is the Apprenticeship Levy?
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
Exam Anxiety
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.
Introducing Juniper Sports – Football and Education Programme
At Juniper we understand that in more recent times careers in the sports industry are more desirable than ever.
Plans to support students during Exams 2023
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.
Plans to support students during Exams 2023
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
Introducing Juniper Sports – Football and Education Programme
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 […]
Is college not for you? Struggling to secure an Apprenticeship?
Juniper may have a solution right up your street!
Is college not for you? Struggling to secure an Apprenticeship?
Juniper may have a solution right up your street!
Twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling Bag Apprenticeship Posts
Recent visitors to our Head Office wondered if they are seeing double as twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling greet them in the office.
Twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling Bag Apprenticeship Posts
Recent visitors to our Head Office wondered if they are seeing double as twins Hannah and Sophie Keeling greet them in the office
Roofer Apprentice first in UK to have passed his end-point assessment
We are proud to announce that Muhammad Farhan has become the first person in the UK to pass an end-point assessment
Virtual Open Day for School Leavers in West Midlands
Are you a school leaver, based in the West Midlands, and want to know what post-16 options are available to you?
Options for school leavers – post 16
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?
What advanced information has been released for this year’s A-level and GCSE exams?
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
Are school leavers unprepared for work or going straight into a career?
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
Apprenticeships Could Be Your Career Starter (FE News)
Are you leaving school this summer? Thinking of heading straight into a career?
Isolated school leavers enter job market without basic skills due to Covid restrictions
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
FE News reports on the apprenticeships and traineeships opportunities for our young people
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
The BMI Apprentice of the Year 2021!
We are delighted to announce that our apprentice, Brandon Mcgrail, has been short-listed for the BMI Apprentice of the Year competition 2021!
Minimum wage to increase from April
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced that minimum wage increase for April 2022.
Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021
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.
Pupils taking GCSEs and A-levels in England are to get a choice of topics and advance information to make exams fairer in 2022
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 apprenticeship funding incentive is to be extended
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 Football Club renew their partnership with SPV Group
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.
Closed centres… Hanley and Burton
We are now closing two of our Juniper Training centres – Hanley and Burton.
Wednesbury are moving
We have now relocated our Wednesbury centre to 58 – 59 Union Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HD.
Toby Perkins, MP, visits Juniper Training Chesterfield
On 14 June, Juniper Training Chesterfield were pleased to welcome MP Toby Perkins to their centre where he met the team and current students.
Most Inspiring Training Programme Winners!
Juniper Training has worked with the SPV Group since forming a partnership in 2019.
Juniper Training student has won NFRC young roofer of the year!
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.
Juniper Training staff and students get to talk to Gavin Williamson
On Friday 4 June, Juniper were pleased to welcome Gavin Williamson to their Head Office at Hilton Cross Business Park, Wolverhampton
A Walsall students’ story of progression from a study programme to an apprenticeship through Juniper Training has been published by the Express and Star
The Express and Star has published an article, regarding a student in Walsall, who we helped progress from a study programme to an apprenticeship.
Didn’t get the GCSE or A-LEVEL grades you expected? What are your options now?
We would firstly like to say a massive well done for getting through your GCSE and A-Level exams during a global pandemic.
Roofer Apprentice first in UK to have passed his end-point assessment
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.
A traineeship provides students with the experience of a real workplace
A traineeship provides students with the experience of a real workplace.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today marks the annual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities!