3aaa IT Apprentices from our Oxford, Milton Keynes and Bedford Academies are due to visit Microsoft for an event on May 30th. The visit will enhance their IT skills, help them understand how Microsoft operates as a global Organisation, plus they will be able to find out more about job opportunities within the Organisation.

The key focus of the event is to give Apprentices the opportunity to understand about IT operations on a global scale with a particular focus on technical and IT support roles. Apprentices will have the opportunity to see a device demonstration session, hear from key speakers within Microsoft and also develop their own skills through an app design challenge.

If you are interested in a career in IT and Technology and would like to become an Apprentice please visit our website www.3aaa.co.uk for further information on how to apply or call us on 0844 504 3174

Sixteen year old Matt Wojda has joined e-commerce website developer and on-line marketing specialist, Purpose Media on an apprenticeship arranged by Aspire Achieve Advance Ltd based in Derby.

Matt has joined straight from Swanwick Hall School where he achieved merits for his BTEC’s in music, ICT and media. In his spare time Matt enjoys volunteering on behalf of SSAFA – the charity that provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces and their families. He also and gets heavily involved in selling Poppies for the Remembrance Day Festival.

His role as a client support assistant will be combined with his apprenticeship which involves spending alternate weeks at the 3A’s Academy on a ten week course studying all aspects of IT and software.

Commenting on his apprenticeship Matt said, “I am really looking forward to the opportunity to learn. I hope to be able to work in all areas of Purpose Media’s business to see where my strengths lie before deciding whether to focus on creative design, website development or SEO and on-line marketing consultancy.”

Matt is also about to complete his Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award and hopes to complete his Gold award by the end of 2014. He also enjoys most sports including football and running.

Matthew Elson, Academy Manager from 3aaa said, “As an outstanding employer in Derbyshire, Purpose Media are investing in their future by nurturing Derbyshire’s talented 16-24 year olds. Matt and the team are committed to a sustainable growth plan setting up potential Jobs for life and It’s great to be involved with such a great company that is at the forefront of its industry. We are very pleased to have struck up this very successful working partnership!”

Rotherham United are delighted to announce a new lucrative six-figure deal with 3aaa (Aspire Achieve Advance Ltd) one of the UK’s leading national training providers for Apprenticeships.
The exciting new partnership will see the National company, with their Head Office based in Derby, become the Millers new ‘Platinum Partner’ which will also include their brand appearing on the back of the Rotherham United away shirt for the next two-years.
“We’re always looking to introduce new partners into our journey at New York Stadium and I am delighted that we’re able to formalise this into a new commercial relationship for us. The agreement with 3aaa is yet another example of our commercial progression.” said Commercial Director Steve Coakley.
“3aaa are a hugely ambitious and fast growing company who have become a flagship business in their sector. They have a rich history of partnerships in the sporting arena and have shown a real passion for the Club since being introduced to our plans and how we want to take the club forward.
“I have known Peter Marples for a number of years and am looking forward to be working with his colleagues at 3aaa, they have a keen interest in sport – this will be a beneficial partnership for not only both companies but Rotherham as a Town as we look to work together a create job opportunities for young people in and around the borough.”
Peter Marples, joint owner of Aspire Achieve Advance (3aaa) said: “We are delighted to sign this partnership agreement with Rotherham United Football Club following on from our relationships with Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Derby County Football Club. As part of our arrangement, we will be supporting the club with their own Apprenticeship recruitment and developing links with other partners across the Borough. We have over 23 centres across the country, our closest being at Meadowhall and are a growing business with a focus on the development of young people across three core disciplines, Accountancy, Digital and Social Media and IT. We provide opportunities to over 2500 young people across the country, helping them secure their first job and developing their skills. We look forward to working with such a progressive club as Rotherham United.”
No strangers to sporting partnerships the flourishing business currently hold the naming rights to Derbyshire CCC’s stadium, whilst also sponsoring a stand at Derby County’s iPro Stadium. They boast a number of the country’s top further education colleges and employers as their partners, employing over 200 full-time staff members.

“Determined job-seekers ignored yesterday’s brilliant sunshine to attend the Derby Telegraph Job Fair. Hundreds of people of all ages and from all backgrounds thronged to the Derby Conference Centre in London Road. A queue formed long before the event was due to open, made up of people eager to find work, access a training course or get back into employment. Attendees included wannabe apprentices, parents wanting to return to work and those recently made redundant. Yesterday saw a number of firms seeking to recruit warehouse workers.”

“3aaa has a target to create 100 apprenticeship opportunities by the end of summer. It already has 35 on board. Recruitment executive Laura Bayliss said: “There are 42 companies on board and there are live vacancies available in IT, social media and accountancy.”