Occupational Awards Limited (OAL) are a leading, not for profit, End-Point Assessment and Awarding Organisation. We are and always have been an Ofqual recognised EPAO and AO with a reputation for reliability, responsiveness and service. Our customers, both employers and providers, have been instrumental in our growth to be one of the top ten EPAOs in the country*. Many of our employers and providers have been with OAL since day one and know they can rely on the OAL Team to provide the most up to date information and advice on our qualifications and standards and we work together as trusted partners. We work collaboratively with our customers to provide relevant occupationally specific qualifications and EPA that keeps the apprentice/learner at the heart of everything we do.
Drax has been running an apprenticeship scheme for almost two decades at its North Yorkshire power station and also offers internships and graduate schemes as part of its dedication to improving skills and increasing opportunities for young people across the region. Drax Group’s purpose is to enable a zero carbon, lower cost energy future and in 2019 announced a world-leading ambition to be carbon negative by 2030. Learn more about Drax here.
Our purpose is to enable a zero carbon, lower cost energy future. Our ambition is to become carbon negative by 2030.
Derwent Training is an Independent Training Provider established in 1988. We deliver Apprenticeships in Engineering and Leadership & Management and have a purpose-built training centre in Malton, North Yorkshire. We work with employers across North Yorkshire. Employer satisfaction is 95% and achievement is 78.5%, well above the national average.
North York Moors National Park is an upland landscape of beauty and diversity. A place where far-reaching moorland gives way to tree-topped skylines, deep wooded dales and a rugged coastline. A place to marvel at the stars, to revel in the rich heritage, to reconnect, experience, and explore the wonders of the natural world.
The York and North Yorkshire Made Smarter programme in its 3rd and final year, is part of a national industry 4.0 programme to improve digital transformation within the Manufacture and Food/Drink sectors. The programme runs until March 2025 and it encourages companies to talk to digital specialist who can help grow their business in areas such as:
Tech support
Digital road mapping
Leadership digital transformation programme
Grant funding (5k – 20k match funding)
The programme so far has been very successful and helpful within the sector in York and North Yorkshire with local companies such as Choc Affair/DJ Assembly/York Probe Services/Roost coffee taking full advantage
Contact
mike.pennington@ynygrowthhub.com
Occupational Awards Limited (OAL) are a leading, not for profit, End-Point Assessment and Awarding Organisation. We are and always have been an Ofqual recognised EPAO and AO with a reputation for reliability, responsiveness and service. Our customers, both employers and providers, have been instrumental in our growth to be one of the top ten EPAOs in the country*. Many of our employers and providers have been with OAL since day one and know they can rely on the OAL Team to provide the most up to date information and advice on our qualifications and standards and we work together as trusted partners. We work collaboratively with our customers to provide relevant occupationally specific qualifications and EPA that keeps the apprentice/learner at the heart of everything we do.
York College and University Centre works in partnership with over 1,000 employers, aiding in apprentice recruitment, student placements, and tailored employee training. We are proud to offer the region's widest array of courses, ranging from entry-level to degree and professional accreditation, catering to all your diverse business needs
The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network inspires and influences people to choose apprenticeships as a route to create business and individual success. Apprenticeship Ambassadors are all employers who have recruited apprentices as part of their workforce. They are passionate about their experiences with apprentices and are keen to promote the apprenticeship route to other employers and potential new apprentices.
