Travis Perkins plc, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, has been proactive in tackling the challenges facing the construction industry.
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MPCT: A small programme with a big impact
In a post-pandemic world, where mental health issues have risen considerably on a global scale, investing in the mental health and well-being of employees has become increasingly significant for businesses and organisations.
Xtrac: An innovative approach to apprenticeships
Xtrac, a world-leading manufacturer of transmission solutions for motorsports and the high-performance automotive industry, was facing a developing skills gap resulting from an ageing workforce in the automotive sector.
Why The Master Innholders will be reapplying in the future
Programme Director Dr Hilary Cooke, talks about what sets the Princess Royal Training Awards apart from other award programmes. Hilary delivers training on behalf of The Master Innholders who achieved a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021.
What winning the Award means for Eyres Monsell primary school
Kerry Hill, headteacher at Eyres Monsell primary school, talks about what receiving a Princess Royal Training Award meant to them and how they are working at tackling mental health in the education sector.
What achieving an Award means for EDM Zone
Production Manager and former apprentice Roger Wilson talks about how EDM Zone invest in apprentices and how achieving a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021 is having a positive impact on the business.
How IBM recruits a diverse workforce
IBM Foundation Managers Joel Thomas and Kelly Markwick talk about how IBM are actively recruiting a diverse workforce. IBM achieved a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021.
What achieving an Award means for IBM
IBM Foundation Managers Joel Thomas and Kelly Markwick talk some of the benefits of achieving a 2021 Princess Royal Training Award for their intern programme.
Bursary recipients Sam Swanton, Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, and Robin Jones give advice to future applicants about why they should apply for a bursary and how it has helped them
Our bursaries change lives by breaking barriers to learning and employment. In this video, Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, Sam Swanton and Robin Jones talk about how the City & Guilds bursary helped them overcome barriers to getting a qualification and allowed them to progress onto the next steps in their careers.
Bursary recipients Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, Sam Swanton and Robin Jones talk about how getting a bursary helped them overcome barriers to getting a qualification
Our bursaries change lives by breaking barriers to learning and employment. In this video, Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, Sam Swanton and Robin Jones talk about how the City & Guilds bursary helped them overcome barriers to getting a qualification and allowed them to progress onto the next steps in their careers.