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The Learning Foundry works with many fantastic organisations and companies that share our ethos in the continued development of young people across the North West. One of our newest partnerships is with Inside Connections, who we are delighted to be working with to provide a first-grade construction traineeship that aims to help young people learn the skills to be a success in the construction sector.

After pitching two outstanding business ideas to the panel, our Youthquakers enjoyed a double offer of support at The Good Business Festival!

Our Youthquakers are taking to the stage at The Good Business Festival once more to pitch their business ideas to a panel of experts!

What a fantastic National Apprenticeship Week we had this year!   Let’s recap on what took place last week.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week (7th – 13th February 2022) we’re celebrating learners at every stage of their journey.  

We recently caught up with Sophie Whitehead who’s officially starting her apprenticeship this week after completing a Kickstart placement. Read on to hear what she has to say about her career journey so far.  

It's National Apprenticeship Week (7th - 13th February 2022) and we're here to shout about how amazing apprenticeships are. 

Often branded the 'non-traditional' option, apprenticeships are a brilliant way to fast-track yourself to a rewarding, lifelong career. You get to earn while you learn, get real work experience on your CV and gain recognised qualifications - what's not to love?!

If this isn't enough to convince you, perhaps Matthew Rothwell's story will. Matthew started as an apprentice and has worked his way to up become Director of Safety and Business Performance at M&Y Maintenance and Construction. Read on to find out what he had to say about his career journey.