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Earning while Learning

September 15, 2016 EditorJCB 5CX

Eight JCB apprentices are celebrating their graduation with foundation degrees – without running up massive student debts. The group chose to ‘earn while they learn’ by becoming higher apprentices at JCB rather than heading to university. Their decision is now paying dividends as all have qualified with foundation degrees in engineering without spending a single penny on their education. The group became JCB Higher Apprentices in 2013, combining study with practical workplace learning. Now they are embarking on further study which will see them attain full Bachelor of Engineering degrees…

Liebherr bags apprenticeship award

January 27, 2016 Editorapprentice, Liebherr, Nick Boles

Liebherr GB Ltd was last night revealed as the BAE Systems Large Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards at an exclusive ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House. The Awards, now in their twelfth year, are run by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognise excellence in two areas: businesses that grow their own talent with apprentices and apprentices who have made a significant contribution to their workplaces. The company was chosen as the winner in recognition of its commitment to developing young people through apprenticeships. “Congratulations to Liebherr GB…

CPS puts competence above cards

May 19, 2014 EditorCPA

A new Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group guidance document on “Competence to Operate Construction Plant” has been published by the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association). Diggers and Dozers reports.

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