The new cohort of the highly-regarded Close Brothers SME Apprentice Scheme received a boost when one of its former graduates \u2013 Alex Wilcox, 21, from Doncaster precision engineers, Agemaspark – welcomed them onto this year\u2019s course at a recent event.<\/p>\n
The event, at the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre, was an opportunity for Close Brothers and companies taking on new apprentices through the scheme to meet the new intake along with employers of past and present apprentices of the scheme to see first-hand the impact it\u2019s had. In addition, it afforded attendees the opportunity to take a closer look at the world-class facilities the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre offers.<\/p>\n
Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark said: \u201cWe were thrilled to take Alex and another of our apprentices, Jay, to the event to meet the group to talk with them and share their experiences and how it\u2019s benefitted them in their employment with us.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were fortunate enough to receive funding through Close Brothers\u2019 SME Apprentice Scheme to help us cover Alex\u2019s training and his salary, so it was important for us that he attended the event.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alex added: \u201cI am extremely grateful to Close Brothers for the funding that enabled me to take part in this apprenticeship and start my career.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nikki Jones, director of the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre said:\u00a0“At the AMRC Training\u00a0Centre, we’re transforming lives through apprenticeships. We combine classroom learning and shop floor\u00a0industrial experience to equip new, young talent with all the skills they need to become the advanced engineers of tomorrow.<\/p>\n
“It is crucial to invest in apprenticeships and support employers to take on apprentices to help close the huge skills gap in the industry currently. We’re proud of our relationship with Close Brothers and acknowledge\u00a0their constant support in delivering apprenticeships throughout the years, helping companies such as Agemaspark take on apprentices and kick-starting their careers.”<\/p>\n
Steve Gee, CEO of Close Brothers Asset Finance\u2019s Industrial Equipment Division, said: \u201cWe have been supporting small firms in the engineering and manufacturing sector for decades, and are incredibly proud of being able to give something back through the scheme.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhenever we meet the apprentices, we are always so impressed by their maturity and dedication to their craft, which they get to hone at the AMRC\u2019s state-of-the-art facilities rightt in the heart of the UK\u2019s manufacturing sector.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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