The University of Derby is delighted to be headline sponsor of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024. As a leading institution committed to excellence in education and industry engagement, we are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of apprentice learners and their dedicated employers across the region.

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards recognise the invaluable contributions made by apprentices and employers in driving innovation, fostering talent and shaping the future workforce. With a shared vision of empowering individuals and enriching communities, the University of Derby is honoured to play a pivotal role in this celebration of success.

By acknowledging the achievements of apprentice learners and their employers, the University aims to inspire others to embrace the opportunities offered by apprenticeships and contribute to a prosperous future for all.

To find out more about apprenticeships at the University of Derby, visit our website

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) with a team of
experienced specialists working in the creative, cultural and digital technologies industries.
AIM’s assessors and quality assurers are known for their fair and friendly approach to assessment. Their
thorough understanding of the industry and subject matter means they can approach each assessment with
an understanding and appreciation of the diversity and individuality of the setting and role.
We also have a dedicated team of support staff who work tirelessly to provide help, guidance and training to
apprentices, employers, and training providers to help them along the apprenticeship journey and through
assessment.
AIM also operates as a leading Awarding Organisation and Access Validating Agency offering Access to HE
Diplomas and a range of regulated vocational, professional, and technical qualifications from entry level to
level 6.
For more information visit www.aim-group.org.uk/assessment

Auto Windscreens is a leading UK vehicle glass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration provider that prides itself on delivering value and an excellent service to customers.
Through its dedicated 24/7 contact centre, online booking process, growing network of 73 service centres and 300-strong mobile fleet, the company provides a smooth and convenient claims experience.
In 2022, the business achieved a score of 93.1 in the Institute of Customer Service’s Business Benchmarking Customer Satisfaction Index and is rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Auto Windscreens is proud to have committed to becoming a net zero business by 2045.

The East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (EMAAN) is one of the 9 regions making up National Apprenticeship Ambassador Network in England.  Made up of employers and apprentices who are advocates of apprenticeships and volunteer their time to spearhead the drive to engage new employers to commit to apprenticeship delivery across the regions to create more opportunities for skills development to nationally recognised standards.

The Network has a vision to inspire and influence people to choose apprenticeships, as a route to create business and individual success across our region by raising awareness and increasing engagement to meet the needs of employers, communities, and individuals.

Members of the Network tell their stories of apprenticeships to inspire; we support and signpost partners and individuals to key relevant information; have a voice to provide insight to Government on apprenticeships and celebrate the successes of our employers and apprentices.

As a Network we aim to grow in influence and relevance, tell our story and be nationally significant whilst locally relevant.

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Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is the #1 higher education provider of apprenticeships in the midlands, offering apprenticeships ranging from levels 3-7. Since 2015, we have been successfully providing training solutions to a range of businesses across many different industries, from both large employers to local enterprises across the public and private sectors. With over 1,800 apprentices already enrolled at NTU, we are empowering businesses across the country to invest in their workforce and drive forward greater business development and growth.

For more information about NTU apprenticeships and to make an enquiry, please visit: ntu.ac.uk/apprenticeships or email business@ntu.ac.uk.