The Most Autumn Winter 2021/2022

CONTENTS 21 Employers Sponsor Scholarship Learners As our curriculum continues to expand, we made the decision to offer local businesses the opportunity to sponsor a scholarship learner. Carefoot PLC Carefoot PLc are leading the update of our construction skills centre which will house our T-Level learners. The Frank Whittle Partnership Exceeding all our expectations in design and architecture, Tracey Whalley, Practice Manager tells us why they are sponsoring a learner. The Eric Wright Group A long standing partner of Preston College, Eric Wright are delighted to sponsor a learner. The BIBAs Preston College were honoured to attend the BIBA Awards as sponsor of the ‘Employer of the Year’ Award. Employer Incentives and Funding Explained An update to employers about the funding available and the incentives you are entitled to. Meet the Apprentices We catch up with a group of apprentices to give us an insight into their world of work. T-LEVEL Take Over… With the recent launch of T-Levels, we celebrated Industry Placement Week. Meet the Team Meet our Industry Placement Team and how they are helping employers learn more about T-Levels and the benefits of hiring an industry placement learner. Develop the Next Generation of Talent Employers, local businesses and entrepreneurs, we need you to get involved in developing young people to become the future workforce! Off to a Flying Start! We were lucky enough to venture out and catch up with the team at Westair! Making Chemistry with Local Employers Science learners were given an extraordinary day at Incorez, a chemistry based lab and manufacturing plant. Bowker Motor Group Celebrates Partnership with Preston College Lancashire automotive retailer Bowker Motor Group has announced a new long-term partnership with Preston College. The Road to a Quality Apprenticeship Tim Cutler asks - How do you ensure that you acquire the right skilled workforce? Love Our Colleges Week Colleges Week provides the platform to celebrate the brilliant things FE colleges do every day. Jet2.com Donates £60,000 of Equipment to Preston College Jet2.com has donated £60,000 worth of aeronautical equipment to Preston College. 32 16 07 23 08 09 11 12 14 18 19 20 21 25 27 28 39