Best Training & Employee Development Programme

Sterling Plastering
Group Sterling Plastering Ltd, established in 2016, delivers expert plastering, drylining, screeding and rendering services training across the North West, proudly serving major housebuilders with a growing 200-strong accredited workforce.

Legacie, Second Chance Scheme
Legacie’s Second Chance Scheme trains ex-offenders in construction, reducing reoffending and boosting employment by 116% since 2016.

The Timpson Foundation, ROTL Colleagues
The Timpson Foundation recruits many Return on Temporary Licence colleagues, offering a safe environment for a day’s work before they return to prison. Working alongside other colleagues in our shops, those working on day release will be offered support and advice to help build up their confidence in the workplace. Many of Timpson’s ROTL colleagues have gone on to enjoy long, successful careers with Timpson upon release!

The Ardonagh Group, Graduate Programme
Beginning in September each year, The Ardonagh Graduate Programme provides a tailored learning pathway within a structured, supported and connected environment, that complements and supports the day-to-day roles and responsibilities our graduates carry out in their chosen business areas.

Centrica, Apprenticeship Programme
Centrica are on a mission to take on 3,500 apprentices by 2030. Centrica are determined to provide opportunities for a rewarding career in the energy industry, and our trainee schemes and apprenticeships are a great way to help their teams succeed.

EMCOR UK, Training & Development Programme
EMCOR UK offers a comprehensive training and development programme encompassing various initiatives, including online courses, classroom-based learning, and apprenticeships. The programme focuses on enhancing employee skills, promoting career growth, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Cisco, FLEX
The “FLEX” program at Cisco, short for “Future Leaders Exchange,” is a talent development program focused on building a pipeline of future leaders within Cisco’s People, Policy & Purpose (3P) organization. It involves a series of three one-year rotations within the 3P organization, which includes areas like People and Communities, Sustainability, and Social Impact.

ServiceNow, NextGen
The ServiceNow NextGen program in the UK aims to bridge the skills gap in the IT industry, particularly in the ServiceNow ecosystem, by providing training and career support to individuals seeking a career change or entry into tech. It’s designed to help people develop the skills needed to work with ServiceNow’s cloud-based platform, which is increasingly used by businesses to digitize tasks and processes.

L&R Roadlines, Apprenticeship Scheme
L&R Roadlines’ UK apprenticeship scheme offers NVQ Level 2 accredited training in road marking and specialist surfacing. Apprentices earn while learning, gain hands-on experience at Ellesmere Port or Sandbach, and earn industry qualifications.

Jaguar Land Rover, Future Skills Programme
Jaguar Land Rover’s Future Skills Programme is a global initiative to train 29,000 employees in skills vital for electrification, digital, and autonomous vehicles over three years. The programme
includes data skills training and apprenticeships.

BT Group, Development Programme
BT Group has one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and large-scale people development programmes — built around technology, leadership, and future-ready skills. With major hubs in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol, they invest heavily in upskilling both new and long-serving staff, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation and inclusion.

The Schools Outreach Company Programme
The Schools Outreach Programme, by The School Outreach Company and Barratt Redrow, engages over one million young people UK-wide, promoting construction careers through interactive sessions, STEM initiatives, and sustained community involvement.