Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Join the 3aaa team at Tech City Digital Summer Trip 2014

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Join the 3aaa team at Tech City Digital Summer Trip 2014 to find out more about exciting Apprenticeship opportunities within the Technology, Social Media and Digital Marketing sectors. The event will take place on the 3rd, 4th and 5th July 2014 from 9am until 6pm each day.

The Tech City Digital Summer Trip 2014 creates a festival environment that focuses on digital skills and the Apprenticeship route into employment. Come down to Tech City and explore your digital future!

Visit us at the 3aaa stand and take part in our competition on the day!

  •  Guess as many IT components as you can in 60 seconds for the chance to win a £50 High Street voucher!
  • To enter you simply have to like both this post on Facebook and the 3aaa Facebook page… Good Luck!!!

Location: Hackney Community College, Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk Street, London, N1 6HQ

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You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford,  Kent,  Leeds, Northampton,  Peterborough,  Reading,  Warwick and  Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting , get in touch with us today :  01332 880 515

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New Website Launch!

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New 3AAA Website

We are delighted to launch our Brand New Website as the company continues to grow and prosper. After considering a range of different ideas from both our Apprentices and Employers, we have designed the brand new website using a host of exciting new features to make the user experience easier and more enjoyable.

The brand new website which launched today, contains a variety of new features as well as offering more in depth information into what we can offer our Apprentices and Employers alike. These features include a ‘Meet the 3aaa Directors’ page which gives an insight into our directors lives and how their past experiences help build the company today.

We have also built designated pages for both our Employers and our Apprentices to make it easier to find the information that is relevant to you, giving a much more user friendly experience.

We hope that enjoy using our new website and find all of the information that you need as you start on your exciting Apprenticeship journey.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford,  Kent,  Leeds, Northampton,  Peterborough,  Reading,  Warwick and  Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting , get in touch with us today : 01332 880 515

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‘Do not underestimate the Apprenticeship experience’ – Hayley Newcombe – Level 3 IT Apprentice

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An up and coming Apprentice from the Midlands has urged other young people to follow her lead and to make the most of the life changing opportunity that an Apprenticeship offers.

Hayley Newcombe from the 3aaa Academy in Birmingham started an IT Apprenticeship earlier this year after attending university for three months and decided that this route wasn’t for her. “I do not regret this decision at all. The topics we have studied have been exactly what I’d hoped, covering a wide range of IT and I have met some lovely people at the academy which has made my experience even better and helped my confidence grow”. said Hayley.

Many young people are led to believe that the common route of Sixth form and University is the only path to a successful career. Hayley disagrees with this assumption stating “I have always had a passion for IT but was looking to gain some work based experience whilst also achieving my qualifications. Apprenticeships really aren’t given as much credit as they deserve”.

Soon after starting her qualification with the 3aaa team, Hayley found the job that was perfect for her as she continued her Apprenticeship journey. Hall’s Garden Supplies, based in Sutton Coldfield were on the lookout for young, enthusiastic people to help transform their business.

With the help of the 3aaa team, Hayley started her employment at Hall’s which signalled the beginning of an exciting partnership. David Coton from Hall’s Garden Supplies echoed this “Hayley has fitted into our organization very well and it already feels like she has been with us for a long time although in reality it has only been a few months. Hayley has shown great enthusiasm, willingness to learn and passion when it come to her job. She has learnt a lot about how our business works and how important it is to engage both online and offline with both colleagues and customers in order to success in a business environment”.

During her time in the work place, Hayley is learning about a range of different tasks that will help her progress within the career of her dreams, combining these skills with the valuable technical knowledge that she is learning within the Academy.

Another aspect of her Apprenticeship journey so far that Hayley has found valuable is the inspirational Hollowford trip. At the start of their Apprenticeships, the 3aaa Apprentices are given the opportunity to go on a further induction where they will take part in a number of entertaining activities aimed at growing key skills such as team work, leadership and communication. Hayley said “The Hollowford trip was brilliant. I loved my time there and it was definitely worth doing”.

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‘Providing inspiration and support to kick start your dream career’ – Liam Humphries – Level 3 Social Media and Digital Marketing Apprentice

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A talented young Apprentice from the West Midlands has spoken about how 3aaa inspired him and helped to kick start his dream career in a time of major uncertainty and concern in his career.

It is a worrying time for many young people when they leave school as they are often unsure of the options available to them and where to go next in search of that life changing opportunity.

Liam Humphries of Heath Hayes chose 3aaa and the Apprenticeship route after originally deciding to go to university. Liam said “I firstly went to university to gain a degree in BA Product Design. Since school I wanted to do this and that was all I wanted to do as a job. I also did have an interest in IT but not as much as product design. When I got to university I found out it wasn’t what I thought it was. The course wasn’t right and I was really disappointed in what I had signed myself up for. I lasted 3 months at university, trying to wait to see if it would get better. I then stumbled upon a job opportunity at the South Staffs College with 3aaa.”

He added “I’m now very happy within my job. I have a new found love for IT and marketing because of this job. I also get a lot of satisfaction out of helping clients do well. We are looking to develop and grow the business further within the next 12-24 months.”

Liam is currently part way through his Apprenticeship with Online Marketing Surgery Ltd, based in Stonall in the West Midlands and combines his employment by attending his local Academy, where he learns all of the technical knowledge to compliment the skills that he learns within the work place.

It is very common in young people between the ages of 16 – 23 to have huge concerns about their careers and futures and many of these young people struggle to find this inspiration and support.

Liam speaks very positively about Apprenticeships and how this life changing opportunity helped to conquer these worries “I did have a period where I was worried about my career, that’s why I got myself out there. Self-motivation at this point was at an all-time high because I wasn’t just going to be a doll dosser. Although I had no real experience within Marketing or an office job I found it different to what I was used to. I had help from the Tamworth academy to give me the knowledge to go into an interview and be successful. The 3aaa team supported me every step of the way and helped teach me the personal skills as well as the necessary technical skills to kick start my career”

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3aaa lead the way with outstanding training!

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3aaa are thrilled to announce excellent results in our observations of teaching, learning and assessment within our Academies. Out of our team of industry experienced trainers and assessors, 30% are classed as Grade 1 outstanding with 88% now classed as Grade 2 good or above. These observations were externally completed and validated by a team of associate Ofsted inspectors.

These results show the progress that the company has made to become the leading provider of Apprenticeships in our mission to work with young people and employers to deliver life changing employment opportunities and provide outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.

We aim to meet this mission by living our unique set of values on a daily basis:

Values

Customers First: We act in the best interests of our customers whether they are our learners, their employers or the organisations that fund work based learning. Strong partnership working drives our success.

Excellence First: We focus on how we can deliver an excellent Apprenticeship experience for learners and their employers. We look to continually improve as individuals and as a company and we have high expectations of ourselves.

Integrity First: We operate with the highest levels of integrity at all time. We listen and respond to what people tell us about our services and the way that we work.

You’ll now find a 3aaa Academy in Bedford, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford,  Derby, Leicester, Liverpool,  London,  Milton Keynes,  Newcastle,  Nottingham,  Manchester,  Oxford,  Sheffield,  Tamworth and Watford.

We’ll soon be opening Academies in Guildford,  Kent,  Leeds, Northampton,  Peterborough,  Reading,  Warwick and  Worcester.

If you’re an employer looking to take on an Apprentice or a young person looking to take your first steps into an exciting career in IT, Social Media or Accounting ,get in touch with us today :         01332 880 515

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Finalist: Peter Marples and Di McEvoy-Robinson (3AAA) – Helping school-leavers pick up first job

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Before setting up their Derby-based training firm, Peter Marples and Di McEvoy-Robinson had already enjoyed success in their respective fields.

Peter was in the financial sector, while Di was in education. In 2007, they joined forces to set up Aspire, Achieve, Advance.

More commonly known as 3AAA, the business helps school-leavers get their first job in their chosen career path – coupled with structured training and support.

Over the past three years alone, 3AAA has engaged with more than 3,000 young people.

The tireless work of Peter and Di has seen 3AAA become the fastest-growing provider of apprenticeships for people aged 16 to 24. It has also established 22 training academies nationwide, with another four to open in July.

In particular, 3AAA has expertise in developing IT and accountancy apprentices, providing businesses with talented young, work-ready individuals.

Together, Peter and Di have formed an effective partnership, driving their business forward with their passion for helping young people and working to produce the workforce of the future.

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From stores to stars, Alan sets up 3aaa’s Bristol Academy!

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As featured in the Bristol Post: A former store manager has opened a new apprenticeship academy in the city to train young people to work in the technology, social media and digital marketing industry. 

Alan Rowlands is academy manager at the new 3AAA centre in Prince Street, Bristol, where the first cohort of 14 apprentices have started this week, with a second group set to get under way in July. 

“We are hoping that will be a bigger cohort,” said Alan. “We have two training rooms with a capacity for about 28 people in each so we will look to get up to 56 learners on the go. 

“In the longer run, Bristol’s a big technology city so there could be potential to expand further.” 

Alan, 38, has a small team including an IT trainer, assessor, and a recruitment specialist who will be building relationships with employers. So far they have up to a dozen interested in signing up. 

Apprentices can start without an employer on board as part of the course is based in the centre, but Alan says they will be encouraged to be proactive about finding one rather than leave it to the academy. 

The academy’s work is government-funded and aimed at 16-23 year olds, from those straight out of school to young people who have gone into further education but decided it’s not for them or those out of work. 

Alan, who went into recruitment after ten years at Somerfield, adds: “Ideally they should have at least English and maths at grade C as they need to be at the right level.” 

The apprenticeships last 12 months and will be just below a Level 4, which is a Higher National Diploma equivalent. 

Nationally, 3AAA – which stands for Aspire, Achieve, Advance – was founded in 2008 and works with a number of employers and colleges around the country. 

Its move into Bristol is focusing on the city’s creative and digital market, one of the fastest growing sectors locally.

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Rushcliffe 100 event – 100 Ways to be Ready for Work

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We’re bringing together people with work with people who want work.

On Friday 13 June, we want employers who want apprentices to come to our ‘Rushcliffe 100’ event at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in West Bridgford starting at 4.45pm. It will be a great event, so make sure you come along.

Following the event, cricket fans can stay and watch the T20 match for FREE – it’s Notts against Birmingham Bears starting at 6pm.

Rushcliffe 100 is Rushcliffe Borough Council’s campaign to get 100 new apprenticeships off the ground in Rushcliffe. We are working with our partners 3AAA Apprenticeships, Central College, New College Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Futures to ensure this project is a success. Howzat!

If you’ve been put off by red tape, too many options, no idea who to approach and not sure what money is available to take on an apprentice – we’ve got all the answers. There’s money and the experts to guide you through it.

You will require a ticket to attend and must arrive between 4.45 and 5.00pm. When you book your place, we will get in touch to send you your ticket.