ATG Training News

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We offer a FUN, yet VALUABLE learning experience for those looking to get a jump start in their career.

Stop by ANYTIME between 2 and 6 p.m., to learn more about our offerings.

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Summer Taster Sessions

Not sure if an apprenticeship is right for you? No problem! We're holding FREE summer taster sessions this July and August to help you see first-hand what life as an apprentice is like!

Childcare Apprenticeship

The next Childcare Learning and Development apprenticeship programme starts in Aylesbury on 10th May. To gain a place on this programme that can lead to employment in the Child Care industry come to an Open day (published on the home page of this website) or email an enquiry to future@atg-training.co.uk

ICT

On 2nd March ATG Training launched its Microsoft Academy.  David Lidington MP and Councillor Janet Blake attended the launch of the facility and commented on ATG’s “restless innovation”.  ATG’s ICT Apprentices will benefit from the new Microsoft-certified courses immediately and short-courses begin soon.  Contact ATG Training to discuss your Microsoft training requirements.  ATG is also a newly-recognised Prometric Testing Centre, which means that those who have studied courses elsewhere can sit their exams in a modern, local facility.

Engineering

ATG’s Board of Trustees have recently approved investment in new CNC machinery for the engineering programme.  This new equipment will give businesses the opportunity to train and practice on modern machining equipment supported by the latest CAD/CAM software.  With short and medium-length courses available, ATG is able to meet many business’ needs for training.

Electrical Training

ATG has expanded its Electrical Training area and can now accommodate 36 students on its six-month, full-time programme.  With excellent instructor-to-student ratios, ATG has a track record of starting apprentices on a career in electrical installation and maintenance.  With ATG’s recruitment cycles,  there are start dates to suit anyone so applicants need not be constrained by the academic year.  Contact ATG to find out how to join this exciting programme.

Motorsports

ATG’s modern engineering facility in Aylesbury will host a new Apprenticeship programme from September 2010.  Sixteen students will undertake a six-month full-time motorsports apprenticeship sponsored by a major national supplier.  The course will give students a foundation-level education in racing car assembly and maintenance and leads to employment opportunities in the motorsports, vehicle and wider engineering industries.  Early enquiries suggest the course will be extremely popular.  Contact ATG today to discuss vacancies in September.

Cycle Maintenance

ATG Training has been selected as a training partner for London’s Cycle Hire Scheme.  ATG Training will advertise and select 29 apprentices to work on the London hire fleet.  The apprentices will be attending ATG’s world-class Cycle Academy in Aylesbury for ten days in April and will then be assessed in their new roles until the summer.  ATG faced competition from numerous London-based competitors but won the business because of its national reputation and stunning facilities.  Another step on ATG’s path to becoming the first point of contact for all things cycle-related.  Serco, who are running the London Cycle Hire Scheme, are discussing other partnering opportunities for ATG.

Directors Chair

Matt Tudor's blog covering the issues of the day. Matt reviews the economy, political landscape and the launch of the Motorsport Apprenticeship and Microsoft Acedemy.

Directors Chair

Matt Tudor's  blog covering the issues of the day.

Response to the Director Magazine

As a Director of a vocational training provider, I was pleased to see Jane Simms’ article in the October issue stress the importance of vocational training and education... 

1st year in the Future Centre marked with success

The latest official statistics show that in the current year ATG Training has achieved a Train to Gain qualification success rate of 87.3%. Put this against the national average of 72.4% and ATG Training is in the top echelon of training provision in the country....

More success at ATG Training

ATG Training is bucking the trend in of the economic down turn, by exceeding LSC targets in delivering Train to Gain in the Thames Valley.

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Tony Edwards signs the Skills Pledge

ATG Training has made a commitment to supporting the skills of all its staff by signing the Skills Pledge. The Pledge requires employers to ensure all their staff are qualified up to NVQ level 2, and to continually monitor their continuing professional development.

Tony Edwards, ATG Managing Director said: “Allied with our recent reaccreditation as an Investor in People, the Skills Pledge demonstrates to our staff, customers and learners, that ATG Training is serious about skills and is prepared to invest in its people”.

For more information on the Skills pledge, please visit this site.

ATG Training education is moving with the times

ATG Training, the pioneering work-based training provider, has moved to new, 33,000 sq ft premises at the Future Centre in Smeaton Close, Aylesbury.
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ATG Training gears up for big Cycle Academy move

ATG Training, the national leader in specialist training for cycle maintenance, has moved to new, 33,000 sq ft premises at the Future Centre in Smeaton Close, Aylesbury.
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Sprocket rocket! Former ATG cycle maintenance trainee becomes "The Fastest Wrench in The West"

To the growing list of British cycling greats such as Chris Boardman, Nicole Cooke and Chris Hoy you’ll now have to add the name of Carl Percival, who became the Fastest Wrench In The West in the competition organised by the Association of Cycle Traders for the recent Cycle Show at Earls Court.
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Curtis White: Case Study

Deprivation and crime are far from uncommon in Salford with more than 80% of children living in poverty in parts of the city. The city is home to around 600 NEETS; youngsters who are jobless and outside the education system. With the local authority working hard to reduce these figures, apprenticeship schemes such as those run by ATG Training, can have a real impact on young lives. One such youngster who was offered a breakthrough to real employment and a better life was Curtis White.
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Making a difference to work-based learning with ATG Training

In uncertain economic times, forward-focused organisations rely on the skills and contribution of their people to future-proof the business. Investing in staff can be costly and time-consuming, yet developing the talent pool is constantly on the boardroom agenda. ATG Training is one of the largest independent training providers in the Thames Valley with a 40-year track record of working closely with employers to deliver a broad range of high quality training closely aligned with employers’ needs. More Info