Latest News, Events & Case Studies
EMPLOYER NEWS: Are you paying your apprentice the correct wage?
There are a worrying number of employers across the UK unaware that they are not paying their apprentices the correct minimum wage. We will continue to publish and share all updates relating to wages and changes to the minimum wage. As well as this all of our...
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SWAC BLOG: Reflections Business Development Training
In October this year we sent Shelley and Sally off down into Bristol to meet with Abbie at Reflections Business Development Training. Abbie had got in touch with us and wanted to meet up and find out more about SWAC and update us on the latest business development...
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SWAC Apprentice of the Month – October 2018
October Apprentice of the Month goes to..... Rebecca Hamblin! Here's what Rebecca's Learner Account Manager, Shelley, had to say about Rebecca's success so far... "Rebecca started her Business Administration Level 2 apprenticeship with Kenneth and Edwards in...
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SWAC Apprentice of the Month – September 2018
September Apprentice of the Month goes to .... Emily Edwards! Emily's Learner Account Manager Shelley had this to say about Emily... Emily is working towards her Business Administration Level 2 with her host organisation Carter Schwartz Ltd where she is fast becoming...
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Apprenticeships for SME’s – Free Workshops
We have joined forces with Skills West to support their free workshops and share some of the benefits of taking on apprentices and our director Clare Vertigen will be running a workshop to cover the basics of taking on an apprentice. Businesses are just not aware of...
read moreSWAC BLOG: Know Your Employment Rights!
All this week we have been sharing information about your rights as an Apprentice. We have included all of this information in this blog. We are always happy to help if you have any questions big or small about your Apprenticeship! Your Apprenticeship is a big...
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SWAC BLOG: Looking after yourself at work
Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect for anyone, especially if it is your very first full time role. There is a lot to take on board and learn, lots of new faces and names to remember. Sometimes those first few weeks or months of settling in can be tough and...
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SWAC Apprentice of the Month – August 2018
August Apprentice of the Month goes too ….. Luke Damagnez at The Finance Roome in Cheltenham! Here’s what Luke’s Leaner Account Manager, Shelley, had to say about Luke’s success so far… “Luke started his apprenticeship at the Finance Roome in April of this...
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Host Organisation Case Study – Himag Planar Magnetics
Colin Day is the Vice President at Himag Planar Magnetics and has the responsibility for their two Engineering apprentices, Kirsty and Evan. Kirsty is completing her Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, and Evan is completing his Mechanical Engineering...
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