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Functional Skills Exams for Adult Apprentices Ditched!
Great news for adult apprentices! The government has published a press release announcing changes to the Functional skills exam for adult apprenticeships. We explain what it means for apprentices, training providers and apprenticeship tutors.

Why we love National Apprenticeship Week
Whilst we happily rave about how amazing apprenticeships are all year round, we particularly love this week long celebration. Find out more about why National Apprenticeship Week is so important and how we get involved.

Career Development for Youth – Employers in Clacton Get Involved!
We’re looking for Employers in Clacton who want to get involved in our exciting new programme that aims to raise the employability of young people in the area.

What is studying with Central Hairdressing like?
Wondering “What is studying with Central Hairdressing like?”. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here from our present and former students.

Central Hairdressing Competition 2024 – The results
The Central Hairdressing Competition 2024 has been an exciting one with over 100 entries! But who won this year? Read on to find out.

National Minimum Wage increases for Apprentices
The new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are now in full swing. Since the new financial year started on April 1st, there has been an increase across the board. This change is the largest minimum wage increase ever! National Minimum Wage Image from www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2024 If

Central Training Academy Earns “Good” Rating in Ofsted Inspection
Following our latest Ofsted inspection, We, at Central Training Academy, are overjoyed for achieving an Ofsted Good Provider rating!

Exciting New Central Training Group X Greater Anglia Study Programme
Want to know more about the brilliant customer service diploma you can gain with our Greater Anglia study programme for young people? We’ve got you.

A round up of The Mane Event: Central Hair Competition 2023
The Central Hair Competition 2023 got off to a great start with 67 entries received in total. Entries were received from students throughout our Central Hairdressing Academy network with some great hair designs coming through; it’s no wonder why we won the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at

Central Training Academy Wins Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at 2023 AAC Apprenticeship Awards
Central Training Academy is proud to announce that it was awarded the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at the 2023 AAC National Apprenticeship Awards. The AAC awards are an annual event recognizing excellence in apprenticeship training providers, and the award selection process takes place over a period of