Kepak Group is a leading family-owned food company with over 4,500 employees across 14 sites in Ireland and the UK. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and career development, Kepak supports its people while delivering high-quality meat products to global retail and foodservice markets. Learn more
The Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub is a strategic team who collaborate with a wide range of partners to deliver skills and employment priorities which drive prosperity and growth in Lancashire. We facilitate access to funded training and talent through the Lancashire Skills Pledge - connect with academic settings, understand apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps, find those working towards employment.
The Northwest AAN is part of the National Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and works closely with Local Combined Authorities & Sector Bodies across the region to’ fly the flag’ for apprenticeships. Ambassadors are passionate about apprenticeships and are keen to promote the apprenticeship route to other employers and potential new apprentices.
Electricity North West is the power network operator for the North West. Connecting communities from Carlisle to Macclesfield, we’re proud of the essential role we play for our customers. Holder of a Silver Investors in People (IIP) certificate, Electricity North West was also named Utility of the Year at the Utility Week Awards.
Passionate about partnering with businesses both big and small, Blackpool and The Fylde College is committed to helping individuals and industry flourish. With an innovative portfolio of technical and professional education, we aim to support companies to develop their workforces both for today and for tomorrow. Blending employer insight with technical expertise, we co-create apprenticeships to support local and regional economies and to harness the potential of people within our communities to drive success across Lancashire.
VEKA, the global market leader in PVCu systems for windows and doors, operates worldwide with over 6,700 employees. The UK site, established in 1986 and based in Burnley, employs over 400 people at its
450,000-square-foot facility. Its "WE CARE, WE ACT" values are at the core of the business, committed to serving excellence to both its customers and employees.
The University of Central Lancashire has a strong reputation for applied business research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and bringing academic excellence to life. Our commitment to drive forward the business landscape is unwavering, and we are eager to share our wealth of knowledge and resources with you. We are the number one choice for apprenticeships and professional development. Our wide range of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships enables employees to gain the skills and experience that today’s industry needs, through an educational programme devised by the employer, the learner and in collaboration with us here at the University.
Aphasia Support is growing charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with Aphasia and their carers. We provide tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support to individuals who have experienced the devastating impact of a stroke or head injury, affecting their ability to speak, read, write or understand language. Our charity delivers both one-to-one and group-based support services free of charge, thanks to the kindness and generosity we receive from our incredible community. Over the past year, we have proudly supported 225 people with Aphasia - improving wellbeing and independence through computer therapy, supported conversation and community-centred rehabilitation. It’s our mission to create a world where every person with Aphasia has access to support and can communicate with confidence.
