Apprentices will be the lifeblood of business in 2023 and beyond

Themis is the apprenticeship training arm of Burnley College, the number one college in the country*, working with employers large and small to create a highly-skilled and motivated workforce of tomorrow.

(*in the latest government achievement tables for learners aged 16-19 for which individual data available)

We believe that Themis apprentices truly are the lifeblood of business – that’s any business, from your traditional construction trades and engineering through to high-tech security and IT systems, including higher level Project Management and Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships.

Themis apprentices are the future and bring so much to business. Much more than you may initially think.

The latest skills and knowledge

They're your direct conduit to the very latest skills and knowledge which are driving your sector forward and which will help you stand head and shoulders above the rest of the competition.

Themis apprentices are trained by the best to be the best. Themis tutors and trainers are experts within their chosen specialisms and bring with them a wealth of industry experience. They're passionate about ensuring Themis apprentices have the skills and knowledge that matter to business - your business.

That's why Themis is committed to working closely with employers - large and small - to tailor our training to match the needs of industry, now and in future. Through regular forums and roundtables, we build relationships with employers, open communication channels and create adaptable training packages that work.

Future leaders

Themis apprenticeship training covers much more than industry-specific skills and knowledge.

Themis apprentices are innovative and highly motivated individuals with a real passion to be the very best and take their career to the next level, supporting your business to reach even greater heights.

At Themis we nurture this talent and ambition, giving apprentices the confidence and ability to 'think outside the box' - whether that's problem-solving a specific issue within your business; creating new more efficient and cost-effective working practices or leading on projects.

A Themis apprentice is a #futureboss in waiting.

Resilience and determination

Themis tutors and trainers have high expectations of apprentices and will push them to be the very best they can be.

From the rigorous application and selection process to become a Themis apprentice (which demands commitment and dedication) to training within Burnley College and the workplace, every Themis apprentice understands exactly what it takes to succeed in their chosen profession.

We ensure Themis apprentices have a work ethic that sets them apart from the rest and are given the strategies and tools to overcome every hurdle in their way, to see setbacks as learning opportunities and to ensure they remain agile and multi-skilled, to adapt their training to their employer's needs.

Motivation and energy

Themis apprentices breathe new life into the workforce, bringing with them fresh ideas and new perspectives which energise the workplace.

They're enthusiastic learners, keen to acquire what skills and knowledge they can from your existing employees to add to their own in college training.

With training in workplace behaviours and health and safety, they can fit seamlessly into any business and hit the ground running, making a difference to your business from day one.

Our apprenticeship offer:

• Business and management
• Childcare and teaching
• Construction
• Digital marketing
• Health and science industries
• Horticulture
• Information technology
• Manufacturing and engineering
• Sport and fitness

Case study: The best of the best

Themis apprentices stand out from the crowd - and they’ve got the regional, national and international credentials to prove it.

Such as Kieran McShane, a Level 3 Welding Apprentice with WEC Group.

Kieran won the renowned Worldskills competition heats in the Construction Metalwork national final, going on to represent the UK in the global finals in Ohio.

Kieran’s final challenge was a gruelling 25 design concept, putting all his skills into practice on this final project.

Described as the ‘Olympics of engineering’, the world-class competition sees finalists from over 80 countries who go head to head, testing their skills to the limit.

He follows in the footsteps of colleague Tyler Atkinson, who travelled to Russia to compete in the WorldSkills finals.

Harry Wilkinson, a Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Machinist with Fort Vale Engineering took gold in the Worldskills national finals in the CNC Machining category and could now represent the UK in the global finals.

Tom Race, a Level 3 Plumbing Apprentice with Pinnacle Plumbing and Gas Services Tom was named Learner of the Year in the national HIPS magazine contest, competing against top apprentices and trainees in a six-hour practical installation.

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