Apprenticeship provider, DJH ranked number one in the 'Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2024'

NSCG Apprenticeship provider, DJH have recently been ranked as the number one organisation in England in the 'Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2024'.

The Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers showcase the apprenticeship employers that have done the most to provide apprenticeship opportunities over the past 12 months across the UK.

DJH who currently have 21 team members who are studying for an AAT accounting apprenticeship through Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group came out on top based on the impressive number of learners who have started an apprenticeship at DJH in the last 12 months. Recognised for the diversity of the apprentices who are recruited from a wide range of backgrounds, the variety of apprenticeships across the business from accounts and audit to marketing and IT, and the number of learners who have successfully achieved an apprenticeship qualification in the last 12 months, is a true reflection of the support on offer to apprentices.

Apprentices have the opportunity to build a wealth of experience and undertake real-life work, including bookkeeping, audit, tax and more. Each apprentice is fully supported and mentored throughout their qualification, and with strong links with schools, colleges and universities across it's network of offices across the UK, DJH are heavily investing in their future workforce.

Chris Rawlinson, Head of Learning and Development, who works closely with the apprentices said: “We are proud to support over 100 apprentices and studiers across the group. This ranking is a testament to our commitment to their development and our ongoing investment in their future. We like to recruit and nurture trainees from local schools, colleges and universities, recognising that these individuals are the future of the business. We ensure that our apprentices not only gain the necessary technical skills but also develop vital soft skills, helping our apprentices to reach their full potential and build successful careers within the industry.

Chris added: “We ensure that our apprentices not only gain the necessary technical skills but also develop vital soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and encouragement, we help our apprentices to reach their full potential and build successful careers within the industry. Being ranked number 1 is a demonstration to the support we offer and highlights the exceptional outcomes our apprentices achieve.”