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On 26 June this year, the Royal Leonardo Hotel City London hosted the UK Power Networks (UKPN) Graduation Event.

Graduates dressed in their hats and gowns, excitedly waiting to receive their certificates for completing their apprenticeship from Basil Scarsella, the CEO of UKPN.

The graduation event marked a significant milestone for all attendees, especially for cohort 8, who all achieved a distinction. It clearly demonstrated UKPN's investment in their staff, their commitment to apprenticeships, and recognised the close relationship that 色猫AV TQ have formed with them as a training provider.听

The 2025 event held special significance as an award was given in honour of Ginny Baker, a cherished colleague who sadly passed away last year. Many learners from her last cohort were also present, receiving their awards and celebrating their achievements.听

Two noteworthy learners, Luke Shields and Emily Draper, received their awards at the event. Both Luke and Emily have shown remarkable growth, not only in their leadership qualities but also in their confidence. Completing the Level 5 Operations & Departmental Manager Apprenticeship has given them the skills and confidence to excel in their careers now and in the future.听

Congratulations to all UKPN graduates 鈥� you should be very proud of your achievements.

• View Luke Shields听receiving his award from 色猫AV TQ's Julie Brooks

• View Emily Draper receiving her听award from 色猫AV TQ's Julie Brooks

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We spoke to Nicholas about his experience on his Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with 色猫AV TQ.听 Nicholas talks about how his apprenticeship has given him the skills and confidence and self-aareness to progress his career.

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Ellie Rudland works at BCM Global as a Collections Section Manager 鈥� she spoke to us about her experience of her Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship and how it has supported her career growth and helped her develop her skills.

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We spoke to Helen Reeson about her experience on her Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with 色猫AV TQ.听 Helen talks about how her apprenticeship has given her the skills and confidence to progress her career.

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At 色猫AV TQ we are committed to providing an exceptional service to our customers and learners. We are incredibly proud of our teams and the hard work they put into meeting these high standards every day.

Reflecting this commitment, 色猫AV TQ has now been accredited with the matrix Standard for delivering high quality information, advice and guidance as part of the service we offer.听

The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and guidance (IAG). It is used and owned by the Department for Education and managed by the Growth Company on their behalf. The Standard is applicable in all IAG settings including, education, skills, employability, careers, health advice, money advice, and more.

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We spoke to Sgt. Danielle Thacker, Royal Logistics Corps Connect Apprentice of the Year 2024, about her experience on her Level 4 Operational Munitions Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

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色猫AV, the world鈥檚 lifelong learning company, will become one of the British Army鈥檚 largest apprenticeship partners, after winning three new contracts to deliver the courses with the UK鈥檚 Ministry of Defence.

The Army is one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the country, giving learners the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge beyond combat. An army apprenticeship provider since 2010, 色猫AV TQ will now hold six contracts in total - delivering logistics, healthcare, intelligence, business admin and HR, construction, engineering, policing and veterinary services programmes to around 4,000 learners each year.

The new contracts will see 色猫AV TQ providing apprenticeships in the following sectors of the armed forces over the next six years:

• In the Catering Training Wing, where students will develop skills in professional cooking, kitchen management, food safety, and facilities supervision, gaining industry-recognised catering and health and safety qualifications.
• In the Royal Military Police, where apprentices will be trained in detainee management, military law enforcement, investigation techniques, and conflict resolution, earning policing and security-related certifications.
• In the Royal Armoured Corps, where students will receive training in vehicle maintenance, engineering operations, and military animal care, equipping apprentices with hands-on technical and welfare skills.
• Within the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, where apprentices will gain expertise in farriery, military animal training, and welfare, developing specialist skills in hoof care, animal behaviour, and obedience training.

Martyn Leader, Vice President of 色猫AV TQ, said:
鈥淲e are delighted to extend our long-standing and successful partnership with British Army apprentices. These new contracts are another step forwards on 色猫AV鈥檚 journey to build on its early careers offer. From logistics and business admin, to catering or veterinary care, these courses are a fantastic path for a diverse range of learners who want to earn while they learn, boost their skillsets and open doors to new opportunities and career paths.鈥�

A spokesperson for the Army said:
鈥淎pprenticeships are fundamental to the Army recruiting offer with over 95% of new joiners enrolling on an apprenticeship. This is the first step of a soldier鈥檚 learning journey, the Army invests significantly in skills, education and training through apprenticeships and pathways to higher education. This enables us to create high-performing and technologically astute operators for the future workforce. We look forward to continuing our relationship with 色猫AV TQ.鈥�
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We spoke to Manjula Singh about her experience on her Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with 色猫AV TQ and how her apprenticeship has equipped her with the knowledge and confidence to take on leadership roles and contribute positively to her organisation's success.

Manjula works at UK Power Networks as an Asset Strategy Manager (Circuits).

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