Virgin Media O2 is supporting the next generation of STEM employees with the creation of a new £1m Apprenticeship Talent Fund to help charities, local authorities, small businesses and social enterprises train future workers — removing the biggest barriers stopping SMEs from hiring apprentices.
Apprenticeships
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has been approved to deliver telecoms apprenticeship training, backed by industry support from Vodafone and Cornerstone – a move that directly responds to the UK’s growing need for skilled telecoms engineers.
Quickline has officially opened a new facility in Leeds to support the rapid rollout of fast broadband across rural Yorkshire and help create and inspire the region's future digital workforce.
Wildanet has celebrated the success of its first cohort of apprentices at a special graduation event ceremony, marking a major milestone for the company’s Technical Training Academy, which was launched in 2023 to train the next generation of digital engineers and support staff.
Quickline has taken a significant step in its commitment to nurturing regional talent by welcoming its first cohort of telecoms apprentices, reflecting the company’s dedication to delivering social value as part of its four government-awarded Project Gigabit contracts.