“Building a successful future together”
Nottinghamshire County Council has a vision for a healthier, prosperous, and greener future. To achieve this, an economic transition plan, supported by the Growth, Infrastructure, and Development team, focuses on key areas for success. The team prioritises supporting businesses to adapt and grow, enhancing skills and career opportunities for individuals, revitalising the visitor economy, developing essential transport infrastructure, ensuring reliable digital connectivity, and strategically enhancing the county's assets to attract funding and investment.
By addressing these priorities, Nottinghamshire aims to drive sustainable growth, create employment opportunities, and bring the goals of the council plan to fruition. Working together, the community can shape a brighter future for Nottinghamshire that benefits businesses, individuals, and the overall well-being of the county.
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.
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
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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Deere Apprenticeships is proud to be the Trophy Sponsor of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
We have an important role driving learning and development in the region and as the SME Regional Champion within the East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, our Director of Education, Dr Claire Indans leads mentoring, guidance and support for SMEs.
As a leading education provider, we help businesses with apprenticeship programmes and specialist leadership and management training to recruit, up-skill and retain future talent across the region.
We are delighted to support the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards and be part of the celebration to honour the outstanding apprenticeship learners and committed employers, making a difference to the future of work in the area.
Nottingham College is the UK’s top-ranked Further Education College (2024 Best Companies). We’re a trusted partner for businesses, offering tailored apprenticeships, workforce development, and flexible training solutions across sectors like health, digital, construction, and automotive. Our employer-focused approach includes curriculum co-design, recruitment support, and access to emerging talent from our 20,000-strong learner community. We help businesses upskill teams, navigate funding, and build leadership capacity. Whether you're growing your workforce or investing in staff development, Nottingham College delivers impactful, responsive training that meets your goals and supports Nottingham’s economic growth.
“Base 51 has been working with young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for over 30 years; they have counselling, a LGBTQIA+ group and mental wellbeing services which provide a place to talk, somewhere to access support and a safe space for 11-24 year olds.”
