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It's National Careers Week NCW2024
It's the biggest celebration of UK careers next week, and IPS is all in. Whether you're nearly 16 and want to kickstart your career or get advice about apprenticeships as a career path. This careers fair is a must-attend. We're breaking myths and answering your questions. [htmlblock MAIDSTONECAREERFAIR] We were exci...
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Its National Apprenticeship Week
It's National Apprenticeship Week, and IPS is all in! Whether you're 16+ and want to kickstart your career or switch it up, apprenticeships rock!Apprenticeships are crucial as they facilitate the transfer of specialised skills and knowledge. Through hands-on training, apprenticeships ensure a skilled workforce, addressing the industry's...
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IPS International #EngAwards24 is back!
#EngAwards23 at Gillingham Football Club was a record-breaking triumph, having sold out with an incredible 250 attendees, thus making it an unforgettable IPS International Ltd awards eveningA special shout-out is dedicated to our exceptional award winners, whose achievements shone brightly at EngAwards23. Your hard work has...
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Rising Stars: Meet Jamie, HNC Learner at the Environment Agency
What advice would you give aspiring apprentices?"Well, if anyone ever got the opportunity, I would always say, you've got to go for it." Jamie Butcher, an HNC engineering apprentice with Environment Agency, talks to us about his motivation to pursue an apprenticeship in engineering as a mature student.I want to thank you for doin...
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Kent Graduation Awards, Rochester Cathedral
IPS International are proud sponsors of this prestigious event at Rochester Cathedral, which recognises the achievement of apprentices at all levels.Join us on this special journey as we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates and their employers. If you are thinking about apprenticeships, we'd like to help you shape a b...
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Meet Tommy, Engineering Technical Knowledge Tutor
What is your favourite thing about teaching?I get a real kick from seeing that penny drop moment in a learner's face when the stress melts away and they realise they’ve grabbed a concept within their heads, there’s no better feeling. Helping young people find their way in the world, during a period when they are transitioning from s...
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Rising Stars: Meet James, Technician at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
James is working for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners - leaders in one of the largest FMCG sectors in Europe. James spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey at the Kent & Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. "I think apprenticeships are a great way to introduce someone to a working environment, you are supported and properly ...
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Meet Amelia, Business Skills Trainer
What specific subjects do you teach for IPS?I teach business administration, marketing, data analysis, and IT supportCan you describe your training responsibilities and approach to tailoring programs for employers' business needs?We train learners to become effective support technicians. The apprenticeship provides a framework of theory to help...
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Informed students should embark on their careers with their eyes wide open about apprenticeships as a career path
‘Today, apprenticeships have become a mainstay of businesses, large and small. Within this room alone there’s half a trillion pounds worth of businesses that are supporting the apprentice scheme. So that's backed by big money and therefore they clearly understand the importance’– Ed Carter, National Grid Partners speakin...
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Rising Stars: Meet Juliana Engineering Apprentice
Where do you hope this apprenticeship will take you?Juliana Teichert, engineering apprentice with South East Trains and recipient of the 'Ben Sibbald Award' for achievement at #EngAwards23, talks to us for Women in Engineering Day, about being an apprentice. Watch her video now and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive future in ...