Exeter College is proud to be shortlisted as Apprenticeship Provider of the Year AND the Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year in the prestigious AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2021.  

These awards are a celebration of excellence in apprenticeship delivery in the UK. Being shortlisted goes a long way in highlighting the outstanding work that happens in our Apprenticeship team, both with employers and apprentices. 

This announcement comes during an exceptional time for the college’s Apprenticeship team. With success rates consistently ahead of national average and nationally acclaimed for its partnership strategy, customer service, teaching excellence and growth, the College’s Apprenticeship provision clearly exemplifies the true meaning of being an outstanding provider. 

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships at Exeter College, said: “Being shortlisted for two awards not only recognises the College but the outstanding commitment of our local employers and the efforts of all our apprentices. 

“We care about the Apprenticeship journey. It is one jointly travelled by employer, apprentice and the College. Transparency of individual progress, a solutions-focused mindset and employer engagement form the heart of our offering and it is fantastic to see everyone’s hard work recognised in this way. 

“Without the support and dedication of all involved we couldn’t achieve what’s already been recognised by being shortlisted.” 

All entries will now go to a judging panel, an impressive list of people from the sector and industry, including Rt Hon Anne Milton and winners will be announced on 8 July 2021.  

The Apprenticeship provision at Exeter College was also recently shortlisted in the Education category for the Exeter Living Awards with winners being announced in September. In addition to this the team have been shortlisted in the Rate My Apprenticeship Awards 2021 in the category ‘Best Training Provider and Employer Partnership’ due to their work with Great Western Railway. 

Finally, Rebekah Charles, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Millwater School has been shortlisted for the BAME Apprentice Network for the Health, Medical & Social Care Award. 

Exeter College currently has more than 100 opportunities for young people interested in an Apprenticeship. For more information, please get in touch with the team.