Our Partners & Apprentices
Join the hundreds of other businesses in the North West investing in their employees using the Apprenticeship scheme.
Below are just a few of our recent success stories from both our employers and apprentices.
What benefits have you/your team found to employing an apprentice & how do they help build your business?
Employing apprentices has certainly helped us improve, introducing a broader range of skills for the company. It encourages us to analyse the way in which our business operates, helping us to identify strengths and weaknesses we may not traditionally identify in our normal day-to-day operation. The scheme not only helps with knowledge and skill transfer, it also assists in the development of existing employees who need to adapt in sharing their experiences more openly. As such, the scheme benefits both the apprentice and Cutting Edge Services.
Apprentices often have a fresh approach, with new ideas and solutions, helping us to lay the foundations for new initiatives which help build the business and move forward. Our ‘Employee Voice’ group encourages the younger member of our team to share a forum on how the culture can also evolve. Apprentices form part of this vitally important group. The success of our Apprentice Schemes significantly contributed towards Cutting Edge Service winning the Runshaw College 2019 ‘Employee of the Year’ award – a fitting tribute to the time and effort we devote to our scheme.
What key skills and knowledge do your apprentices gain to help them build a rewarding career?
Key skills start at the beginning. Good timekeeping, great communication skills and enthusiasm. We try and make the apprenticeship as varied as possible at the start by covering all basic engineering skills and knowledge. This allows us to then work together to identify the key aspect of engineering they enjoy and would like to pursue in more detail. From mechanical, electrical, design to robotic engineering, we play a part in building this interest so they can accomplish a rewarding career with an area of engineering they are most suited to.
What would you say to anyone considering an Apprenticeship in your sector?
Do It! Apprentices bring a fresh approach along with the use of new solutions and modern technology. We have taken apprentices on into full term employment and continue to use an apprenticeship scheme year after year. With the required training delivered throughout their apprentices, these individuals are ready to go on the ‘front line’ upon successful completion.
Can you sum up in a sentence what the best thing about Apprenticeships are?
Apprenticeships can bring a fresh and innovative approach to any business, as well as aiding individuals towards recognised qualifications and strong experiences to help enhance their career.
Alyssia Clark – Business Admin Level 3
Business Admin Apprenticeship“The apprenticeship has allowed me to develop a base understanding of the world of business, which will shape my further learning and development to reach my end goal of one day running my own business. I have found the course to be really helpful in covering a wide variety of content. This has allowed me to explore various roles and responsibilities a business administrator can have and discover which areas I excel in. My tutor has been beyond supportive, always answering any weird and wonderful questions I send her way and always making sure I understand before setting me off on a task“.
Joshuha Hodkinson – AAT Accounting Level 3
AAT Accounting Apprenticeship“Runshaw offered the course I was looking for whilst also being close to my employer. They collaborated with my employer seamlessly, and still continue to work around my work schedule. I found the course very useful for my future development – I am now continuing with Runshaw for the AAT Level 4 apprenticeship course. I recommend the friendliness and acceptance of all of the staff members, and the campus allows you to study in different settings, with seats outside, and designated study zones”.
Finlay Creane – Customer Service Level 2
Customer Service Apprenticeship“The apprenticeship has allowed me to develop my skills and meet new people. I would highly recommend Runshaw College, my tutor has helped me keep on top of my work load and has been incredibly supportive during my time here”.
Keleigh Spector – HR Support Level 3
HR Support Apprenticeship“The course is relevant to my job role which allows practical application. The tutors are really knowledgeable and give real life examples which is helpful if I’m not sure on something. I like the hybrid approach as it provides flexibility and everything is stored online so it’s easy to access recorded classes and documents. I have been able to network with class mates which is interesting as you can compare experiences and support each other”.