CITB publishes digital skills report
A new report into how the construction industry must develop and harness digital technologies needed to adapt to change and ensure it can deliver growth and quality needed in the future. Read it in full here.
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APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY! Advanced Bricklayer Apprenticeship at Oxford Brickwork
Have you recently completed your Intermediate Apprenticeship or a Level 2 qualification in Bricklaying? Then we want to hear from YOU! Oxford Brickwork are one of the premier brickwork contractors in the region and they have a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 qualified bricklayer to continue their training through an Advanced level apprenticeship with […]
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY! Site Carpentry Apprenticeship at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
A great opportunity to undertake a trade apprenticeship in a very unique workplace! This Site Carpentry apprenticeship will start with Intermediate/ L2, progressing to Advanced / L3 across 4 years. The successful Apprentice will work in multiple sites ensuring STFC’s buildings provide a safe, efficient and comfortable environment for staff and visitors. Closing date is […]
October half-term break
We can’t quite believe it’s half-term already! Quick reminder of our arrangements: Apprentices will attend college as normal, on either Monday 22nd or Tuesday 23rd. Study Programme and all other students attending Wednesday/Thursday/Friday are OFF next week, returning to college from Wednesday 31st October Our training centre will be open and staffed throughout, so we’d […]
Apprenticeship Fair at Witney Lakes – this evening
We will be at the West Oxfordshire Learning Partnership (WOLP) Apprenticeship Fair this evening (Thursday 18th October 2018) from 5-8pm at Witney Lakes Resort. Students in years 10-13 at the 7 west Oxfordshire schools have been invited and the event is open to the public too, so we know that it will be a busy […]
ACE employers recognised at JACKfm Brick Awards
We were ever so proud of the success of number of our employers at the recent JACKfm Brick Awards which took place at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. We are known for our award-winning apprentices so it is now fantastic to have the success of some of our employers recognised in this way. All three […]
Open Morning – Saturday 13th October 1000-1200
Our second-to-last Saturday Open Morning of 2018 is this Saturday from 1000-1200. As you know, we’re not the sort of college to turn people away just because September has passed, so if you’re interested in construction training for yourself, someone you know or for your business, then make an appointment to see us this Saturday […]
Year 11 Careers Day @ Matthew Arnold School. Weds 10th October
We’re looking forward to the Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG) Day at Matthew Arnold School in Oxford this Wednesday. Sorcha will be there talking to Year 11s about the award-winning apprenticeship training at ACE and our pre-apprenticeship Study Programmes which have proven success in helping students progress into employment, further training and apprenticeships.
Government review following drop in construction apprenticeship starts
According to this article, the government is to review the apprenticeship levy to try to stimulate growth in apprenticeship starts including in the construction sector where starts have fallen by more than 10% since its introduction. This includes increasing the amount of levy-funds that can be transferred by an employer to other companies, from the […]
Roll on/off programmes at ACE
We run roll-on/roll-off programmes with flexible start dates at ACE. We recruit students all year round on full-time and apprenticeship programmes. This means: 1. Never ‘missing out’ on starting a course because there are only one or two opportunities for you to join each year. 2. Not having the frustration of having to wait months […]
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‘Unlocking Potential’ Employment & Development Outreach Worker20th November 2018 - 3:42 pmAspire is the lead delivery partner for the Unlocking Potential project and the successful applicant will work across their organisation and ACE Training. This is a joint funded Big Lottery and ESF Building Better Opportunities project. It aims to provide a comprehensive, intensive and integrated package of fun engagement activity, real work experience, accredited entry-level […]
