WORKBASE THE WORK-BASED LEARNING AND SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIPS NEWSLETTER I WINTER 2016
First Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony for City On Saturday 26 September, higher and advanced apprentices from across the City came together, donning the traditional cap and gown, along with parents, employers and other organisations involved in Apprenticeships for the first Plymouth Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony. Located on Plymouth’s historic Hoe, with panoramic views of Plymouth Sound, the event mirrored the annual graduation ceremonies that are held by Plymouth University. Presided over by Master of Ceremonies, Heart FM presenter Josh Adams, the Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony celebrated the work of apprentices and the role they play in supporting the City’s businesses. Emma Taylor, Marketing and Corporate Relations Officer at City College Plymouth, said:
“We are thrilled to host this event in partnership with Plymouth University and other key training providers in the City. The graduation ceremony celebrates the enormous success and achievement of apprentices across Plymouth and the surrounding area.
“Every single person who has completed an Apprenticeship can be proud of what they have achieved. Rewarding their success is important and, we hope, will encourage others to consider the Apprenticeship route to success. The South West is second only to London in terms of Apprenticeship vacancies, so they are a valuable way to start your career in a wide variety of industries.” Professor Simon Payne, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Dean, Academic Partnerships at Plymouth University, said:
“Plymouth University is delighted to be working with City College Plymouth to create an event to celebrate the success of apprentices across Plymouth. “The growth of vocational education through Apprenticeships - education delivered in partnership with employers - is an important trend in education in the City and across the country. To create an event to recognise the success of apprentices
from across hundreds of businesses using the iconic Hoe venue is a fitting celebration. As the enterprise university, with connections to thousands of businesses, Plymouth University is delighted to support this event.” The ceremony, which was made possible through funding from the Association of Colleges, saw the City’s training providers working together on the inaugural graduation event, which highlighted the positive outcomes Apprenticeships bring. The event was delivered by the Plymouth Apprenticeship Graduation Consortium, led by bid-winners City College Plymouth, one of 19 successful Apprenticeship providers in the country to successfully bid for a grant to plan and host a ceremony in partnership with Plymouth University. The consortium includes Acacia Training, A Plus Training, Achievement Training, Focus Training, GHQ Training, Plymouth College of Art and Serco, along with the Devon and Cornwall Training Provider Network.
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