We’re so excited to share that we’ve won another award for our bespoke apprenticeship programme. HB Accountants are the East of England regional winners of the SME Employer of the Year at the Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, 2024!
Run by the Department of Education, the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards are one of the most widely recognised accolades for employers, apprentices, skills champions and T Level students. This win comes hot on the heels of our 26th placing in this years’ Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Programmes nationwide.
“We’ve enjoyed a wide range of recognition for our apprenticeship programme and commitment to our apprentices since we took on our first apprentice over 12 years ago. Since then, we’ve supported 16 apprentices to develop new skills and gain a plethora of experience that has enabled them to move onto careers both within and outside of the accountancy world.
We are now known as the apprenticeship business for accountancy and business administration, and we proudly share our knowledge and experience with other businesses, colleges, schools and young people across our local and wider community. We are so pleased to be named the East of England SME Employer of the Year and the team is really looking forward to the National Finals, where we will meet and learn from fellow apprenticeship scheme businesses and the apprentices themselves.”
Karen Chase, Director, HB Accountants
2024 is the 21st anniversary of the awards programme, so this really is a special year to be recognised.
You can read more about the Department of Education awards here https://appawards.co.uk/ and look out for how we get on at the National finals on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Could Apprenticeships Benefit Your Small Business?
Curious if apprenticeships are right for your small business? To strengthen our commitment to future generations, we have joined the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN) and the T Level Ambassador Network. These networks, comprised of employers and apprentices and students, volunteers to promote apprenticeship and T Level opportunities and inspire more young people to seek high-quality apprenticeships. We can help you explore the advantages. Discover how apprenticeships and T Levels can benefit your business. Contact us for a quick phone chat or a coffee meeting to see if an apprentice is the perfect fit for your business.
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