“I have worked in partnership with SMB College Group (formerly Stephenson College, Coalville) for a few years now in recruiting our apprentices for our Property Services Programmes.
Our apprenticeship offer through SMB College Group has gone from strength to strength over the years, and the key people who work with me within the college have helped me to further develop a strong programme, which has been attractive and successful in helping to achieve our Apprenticeship Academy Strategy.
Lydia Wright from the Apprenticeships team has continually supported me in our recruitment and progressions, leading us to take on some of the best apprentices who have indeed been successful in securing permanent places with us and becoming skilled operatives within their chosen trade.
We continue to drive our apprenticeship programme forward, often with some very tight timescales. 2020 was especially difficult owing to the pandemic, however SMB College Group supported us every step of the way, including providing the best possible service during these difficult times. This ensured a seamless process whilst recruiting apprentices, in addition to supporting us with those who progressed to single trades at higher levels.
As we approach our ‘new normal’, I am confident that the excellent working partnership we have with the college will continue and expand.
Thank you for all your services.”