We are delighted to announce that on the 21st September, 3AAA working with Liverpool Community College purchased out of administration the large majority of the trade of First 4 Skills, a large national training provider, preserving over 500 jobs and over 8000 apprentices across England and Scotland.

Both organisations have now entered into a Joint Venture agreement to take this new business forward. 3AAA will play a leading role in the development of the business, working with the existing management team to drive further growth. It will also make Liverpool Comunity College the largest Apprenticeship provider of any College in England.

This is the first joint venture of this nature ever entered into – bringing together the best of the entreprenueurial spirit of the private sector with the strong local, regional and national influence of the FE sector.

Peter Marples and Di McEvoy Robinson commented ‘ we first became aware of this opportunity 7 days ago and we have been working flat out to achieve a successful outcome for the business, working with our colleagues at the College. There was only one other option for the business, and that was to go into administration with the loss of over 500 jobs. Liverpool College have been courageous in responding so quickly, and both their Governors and Senior Management have fully committed to this opportunity. Looking forward, our joint venture, which will see 3AAA taking a leading role in the strategic direction of the business is unique in the sector. This further underlines our philosophy that there is real power in harnessing the best of the public sector and private sector. The hard work now starts, with strong plans for growth across the business. We are really excited to be working with Liverpool Community College as part of their commitment to become a leading provider in Apprenticeship delivery across the country’