Your Workforce, Reimagined.

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The Colleges’ Partnership is an apprenticeship company, delivering training throughout the UK and overseas.

Our offer is unique; we combine the academic excellence of our parent colleges with national reach, using sector leading learning technology and expert trainers to provide a high-quality learner experience in the Digital, Technical and Education sectors.

We are ambitious. We help employers develop individuals to realise their potential and achieve real business impact.

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Our Apprenticeships

We cover apprenticeships in Digital, Technical, and Education. Whether you’re looking to upskill your team, or tap into the next wave of upcoming talent, we’re here to help you find, train, nurture and profit from our in-depth training courses.

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The more knowledgeable the employee, the better they perform and the more fruitful the results for your business - that’s our ethos when it comes to education. It’s also why apprenticeships are so important. You’ll be able to mould the apprentice into your way of working, ground them in your company values, and teach them every nook and cranny of the business.

More education, more results

Information for employers
Information for employers
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Empower your people

If you’re looking to upskill existing employees, then you’re set to see a big return from your efforts in that arena, too. Nothing boosts productivity and morale like an employee who feels valued, and with top-tier training that’s helping them further their career, employees will not only be more effective at work, but they’ll feel good about you as an employer too. A positive domino-effect.

Benefits of an apprenticeship
Benefits of an apprenticeship

What OFSTED says about The Colleges’ Partnership:

  • “Managers and tutors establish high aspirations in their apprentices. They strongly encourage and help apprentices to achieve distinctions in their apprenticeships.”

  • “Apprentices benefit from high-quality on and off-the-job training that allows them to make rapid progress in developing new knowledge, skills and behaviours.”

  • “Leaders have very effective working relationships with employers. Their knowledge of employers’ requirements has usefully informed the development of their programmes. As a result, they have put in place a curriculum that meets employers’ needs well.”

  • “Effective planning of the curriculum and monitoring of apprentices’ progress ensures that apprentices are extremely well prepared for the assessments at the end of their programmes.”

  • “Leaders carefully monitor the progress of all learners and provide support swiftly so that learners who fall behind catch up quickly.”

  • “Leaders and managers have developed a highly effective curriculum which ensures that apprentices learn rapidly what they need to become more proficient in their jobs.”

  • “Apprentices benefit strongly from the skills and expertise of tutors and mentors.”

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“Education and soldier development is key to recruitment and retention, The Colleges’ Partnership get this and support this completely.”

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FAQs:

  • The Apprenticeship Levy is a UK government initiative introduced in April 2017. Employers with an annual pay bill exceeding £3 million are required to pay 0.5% of their total pay bill towards the levy. This amount is collected monthly through the PAYE system. Employers receive an annual £15,000 allowance to offset against the levy, effectively reducing the amount payable. The funds are deposited into a digital account, where they can be used to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment costs. Unused funds expire after 24 months and are reclaimed by HMRC. 

  • The duration of an apprenticeship varies depending on the level, sector, and the apprentice's prior knowledge. Generally:

    • Level 2 (Intermediate): Typically 12 to 18 months.

    • Level 3 (Advanced): Usually 18 to 24 months.

    • Level 4 and above (Higher and Degree): Can range from 2 to 5 years, depending on the specific programme and progression route. 

    The Colleges’ Partnership offers a range of apprenticeships across various sectors, including digital and technical, education, and business leadership. The duration of these programmes aligns with industry standards and the specific requirements of each apprenticeship.

  • The Colleges’ Partnership provides comprehensive support to employers, including:

    • Recruitment Assistance: Assisting in sourcing and selecting suitable apprentices.

    • Tailored Training: Designing apprenticeship programmes that align with the specific needs of the business.

    • Flexible Learning Options: Offering various delivery methods to suit different business operations.

    • Apprenticeship Strategy Development: Helping employers create effective apprenticeship strategies that align with business goals.

    • Funding Guidance: Providing advice on maximising the use of apprenticeship levy funds.

    Their approach is employer-centric, ensuring that apprenticeship programmes deliver tangible business benefits.