Rolls-Royce Motor Vehicles invited alumni from its apprenticeship scheme to an occasion at Goodwood on 16 February. The event was the primary occasion for Rolls-Royce’s newly shaped Apprentice Alumni group.
The alumni met and shared experiences with present Apprentices, introducing them to the community group they’ve established. The occasion celebrated the contribution of former Apprentices who mentor those that have adopted them onto the programme.
Mark Adams, director of HR, Rolls-Royce Motor Vehicles, mentioned: “Apprenticeships play an important function in growing the expert workforce of the long run.
“The mix of hands-on coaching, work expertise and nationally recognised {qualifications} gives a unbelievable pathway to a satisfying profession for younger individuals searching for options to standard additional and better training.
“It’s been a real pleasure to invite them to share their experiences and insights – particularly the importance of fostering connections, building networks and exchanging ideas – with the next generation of Apprentices through their new Alumni Network. We are incredibly proud of them, and we look forward to seeing this Network grow and develop.”
Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, additionally attended the occasion. She mentioned: “Apprenticeships play a key function in making careers accessible to those that select to not pursue a standard route in an training setting.
“It was great to be part of the celebration of Apprentices, previous and current, at Rolls Royce and see the eagerness and enthusiasm for the countless alternatives offered to these searching for a profession within the firm.
“I was particularly inspired by the young women who are exploring a career in manufacturing, supported and mentored by other women who have been through the apprenticeship programme.”
The applying window for the 2025 Apprenticeship programme is open till 31 March. Most Apprenticeships will start in August, with alternatives obtainable in a variety of specialisms and at ranges from NVQ Stage 2 (two years, GCSE equal) to Stage 6 (4 years, equal to undergraduate diploma).
