A North East company has clocked up more than 40 years of offering successful apprenticeships
There are many reasons why ITEC has gone from strength to strength over the past four decades.
The Newton-Aycliffe based company has built its business on bringing apprentices and companies together for their mutual benefit.
For the apprentices it’s a way to get a foot on the ladder in their chosen career, get treceive top class training from industry expertsnd be supported through every step of their journey.
For companies ITEC offers an opportunity not only to boost their workforce but to also use its services to help upskill its existing teams.
And that’s not all. The company is proud of the fact that it practices what it preaches, which is why every single member of ITEC’s staff have all reached the company’s Gold Inclusion Standard.
That standard means they have been successfully trained in a range of useful courses which in turn allows them to give their learners a tailored and supportive experience.
All of the team have been trained in Children and Young People’s Mental Health. ADHD and Autism Awareness, Mental Health Awareness and Learning Disabilities Awareness.
These are short courses which ITEC also offers to companies and organisations of all sizes, important for any caring and responsible employer to know about in the current climate.
Carried out online, they are an excellent way for people to improve their understanding of these areas – and many more besides.
ITEC offers around 80 short courses covering a whole host of pertinent topics, many of which contribute to the individual’s Continuous Personal Development.
Stacey Banfield, Head of Marketing and Sales at ITEC, said that all of these sessions had been tailored to suit the needs of modern business.
“These short courses cover so many relevant topics, from cybersecurity to first aid to food safety,” said Stacey.
“And they are a relatively small investment in terms of time and cost but massively beneficial to everyone who participates in them.”
These sessions are just one small part of what ITEC does and the company will be using October’s National Learning and Development Month to highlight what it has to offer.
ITEC works across a range of sectors and the company’s skill in managing every stage of the process has made it the first choice not only for apprentices wanting to improve their career path, but for businesses.
Companies like AEL Systems, Hewitt Solicitors, United Direct, Bulk Trainer,Anglotech Group and BlueCom Services have all successfully partnered with the training company, resulting in skilled apprentices becoming a vital part of their team.
Along with IT they offer apprenticeships for team leading, network engineer, software developer, property, business administration and multi-channel marketing.
“There is a lot of misconceptions about what constitutes an apprentice and most people seem to think its someone who has just left school and perhaps doesn’t want to go to college or university,” added Stacey.
“However it’s so much than that. We have apprentices of all ages and they are available to older people and also to those already in a job but where someone might want to enhance their skills or move into a role with more responsibility.
“Our apprenticeships give people the opportunity to open doors to new careers or to help them grow in their existing jobs.
“At the same time apprenticeships are a fantastic way for businesses to bring in new blood and help upskill the workforce.”
For further information about ITEC and information on current vacancies visit www.itecne.co.uk