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 several months.
We were awarded the prestigious award for its outstanding commitment to providing quality apprenticeships in the hair and beauty industry. Central Training Academy has always been dedicated to ensuring it provides the highest level of education, training, and support for its students, and this award reflects the hard work and dedication of the team.
Hair and beauty apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2023
At the Ninth Annual Apprenticeship Conference Awards in Birmingham, a ceremony of exclusivity and grandeur, twenty prestigious trophies were presented to individuals, training providers, employers, universities, and colleges for their contributions to the apprenticeship world. City and Guilds proudly hosted this remarkable event that cheered on 375 nominations across nineteen categories.
Shane Mann, Managing Director at FE Week’s publisher Lsect and AAC awards co-host, expressed his immense elation with the extraordinary nominations: “We were overwhelmed by both their number and quality. Our winners illustrate that excellence is achieved when dedicated professionals are devoted to the apprentice experience, prioritizing it above all else. Tonight we can proudly proclaim that our apprenticeships sector is unparalleled. Congratulations to all of the victors, as well as our team of judges, sponsors, and partners—we could not have done it without you!”
Meeting the needs of employers and apprentices alike
The AAC Apprenticeship Awards recognize the best of the best when it comes to apprenticeship training providers. This year’s finalists were selected from a pool of applicants representing the entire spectrum of industries across the UK. The judging panel was impressed by Central Training Academy and all other winners focus on developing innovative solutions to meet the needs of employers and apprentices alike, as well as its dedication to creating an environment where apprentices can thrive.
Skills, apprenticeships and HE minister Robert Halfon delivered the closing keynote speech at the Annual Apprenticeships Conference in Birmingham.
"I know some of the best representatives of apprenticeship provision are here today. I want to thank you for all the brilliant work you’re doing to support apprentices, apprenticeship provision and the wider programme. Your work is powering the government skill revolution along with T Levels and higher technical qualifications, apprenticeships together, we are bringing forward the skilled workers that companies are crying out for, helping people climb the ladder of opportunity to get those fulfilling career building jobs."
Skills minister @halfon4harlowMP gave a keynote at this week's Annual Apprenticeships Conference - here's what he had to say. #FEWeekAAChttps://t.co/wb3NQc3wcM
— FE Week (@FEWeek) March 15, 2023
Central Training Academy - Exceptional Apprenticeship Provider
Commenting on the win, Primrose Campbell, Managing Director said “We are delighted to have received this award as recognition of our commitment to providing an exceptional apprenticeship program. We are dedicated to helping people develop their skills and knowledge so they can progress in their careers. This award shows that we are successfully achieving our goals”.
This achievement is the latest of awards that Central is proud of. As long standing holders of the Investor in People award, we also hold the Matrix award – an international quality standard for organisations that deliver advice, information and/or guidance. We have also won awards for spearheading inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
The press release for our win can be found in the Good Salon Guide.
I set this business up in my home town of Southend 40 years ago and I am proud to have made such a positive impact upon the lives of so many young people.
Since those early days, we now work with learners across the country so this award recognises the hard work and dedication that every one of our team bring to work every day. Their commitment is why we have been recognised at the highest level.
Thank you to the team at Central
About Central Training Academy
Central Training Academy is the leading provider of apprenticeships in the hair and beauty industry. With more than 40 years’ experience in training learners, Central Training Academy offers a range of qualifications from t-levels and apprenticeships to vocational and employability courses. Our reach spans wide, with courses ranging from hairdressing, barbering and business admin to digital marketing, customer service and web development.
CTA is committed to providing high-quality training and development opportunities for all its learners, enabling them to gain the skills and qualifications needed to pursue successful careers in their chosen fields.
To apply to train or work with us and for more information, visit centraltraininggroup.com
