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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
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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!
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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. Here at Central Training Group we are rightly proud of our partnership with the Greater Anglia pre-employment programme. We’re even more proud of the successful
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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
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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
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Central Training Academy Hits the Mark with Outstanding Provider Recognition
As you may well know, Central Training Academy, were invited to attend a prestigious House of Commons ceremony on Monday 6th February after being named a finalist in the National Apprenticeship Awards. Martin Kolton, MBE, Chairman of Central Training Group and Managing Director, Primrose Campbell, attended a special ceremony during
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Central Training Group’s December Highlight 2022
It’s been a busy end to the year. We’ve seen the appointment of a new managing director, a brilliant conference uniting all of Central Training Group (CTG) under one roof, and have lots of exciting things to look forward to in the new year. Keep reading to find out more
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Why we love National Apprenticeship Week
THE FIRST National Apprenticeship Week took place in 2007 to highlight the many advantages of being an apprentice and, right from the start, Central has supported these valuable weeks. Now that we are marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023, we at Central are continuing to shout about what we do and
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Young Bedford hairdresser nets highest score possible in industry exam
A YOUNG stylist from a Bedfordshire based salon has recorded the highest score possible at the end of his hairdressing exams. Bedford hairdresser, Ben Gauge 21, who has worked at Lou Lou’s salon in High Street, Biggleswade, since the salon opened in 2019 recorded a score of 700 out of
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Black History Month 2021 – ‘My Sisters’ Collection
October is Black History Month, and today we bring you the work of one of our talented graduate hairdressers, Jacqueline Kankam-Hoppe, who has created a stunning collection, “My Sisters”. Read on to learn more about what inspired Jacqueline to make this collection. You can also enjoy this collection in person