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Welcome to Central Training Group’s Resources page. It’s jam packed full of useful information! Whether you’re a prospective student wanting to learn more about apprenticeships, courses or financial help, an Employer wanting to hire an apprentice, or a current Central Student, you’ll find what you need here.

5 Skills Expected in Apprenticeship Candidates
There are basic skills expected in apprenticeship candidates, but employers need to be aware that applicants will not necessarily have specific technical skills when they are apply. Doubly so for

Central Training partners with Greater Anglia for Traineeship Scheme
Central are pleased to be working together with Greater Anglia to offer Traineeships across London, Essex and East Anglia. Together, with Greater Anglia we are offering 15 Customer Service Advisor

Job Schemes for Young People
Good news young people. If you’re aged 16-24 and unemployed you could get meaningful paid employment and training with the Government’s new job Kickstart Scheme. What is the job scheme

Fantastic Resources to Continue your Hairdressing Studies at home
During the pandemic, our amazing tutors here at Central all teamed up to provide you with a list of fantastic resources for hairdressing students: online resources that help you to

CENTRAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2019 – Young Talent Shines Bright
Talented young hair stylists created striking looks that wowed the judges in the annual Central Hairdressing Academy photographic hairdressing competition. The Central Photographic Competition 2019 attracted a record number of

GARY HALLIDAY Behind the lens
Gary Halliday has worked alongside some of the biggest names in hairdressing and fashion. From humble beginnings his hairdressing career went into orbit but Gary used his success as an

Michael Douglas – The road to becoming a top TV Hair Stylist
Life as a hairdresser can take you pretty much in any direction nowadays as TV hair stylist, Michael Douglas, can testify. Michael is now best known as the resident hair

Starting a new career and becoming an apprentice in your 30s
Starting a new career at any age can be daunting, but becoming an apprentice in your 30s is an option, and you’ll get paid whilst you learn. Tyler Peters, our

“LOCKDOWN LOOK” COMPETITION REVEALS AMAZING TALENT AND CREATIVITY
Learners at Beauty Skills Academy, part of Central Training Group, joined hair learners in using the lockdown period to push creative boundaries with the “Lockdown Look” Competition. The Lockdown Look

Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme for Employers 2021
Boris Johnson’s Job Retention Scheme, which started last year, has been extended until April 30th 2021. The emergency wage package was implemented to help all employees whose wages could be
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...
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...
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...