NSCG shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship Guide Awards

With hundreds of entries reviewed by an independent judging panel, competition was fierce. Being named a finalist in the Best College for Apprenticeships category is a significant achievement and recognises the dedication of our Apprenticeships team, alongside the outstanding impact our apprentices make every day.

The nomination reflects a number of key strengths, including:

• Supporting more than 1,500 apprentices across 55 subject areas
• Ranking in the top 5% of colleges nationally
• Achieving a 77.5% achievement rate, around 15% above the national average
• Launching a national-first rotational apprenticeship in partnership with the NHS
• Receiving a 97.84% recommendation rate from employer partners

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and would like to thank our staff, employer partners and apprentices for their continued commitment and hard work.

We look forward to supporting the team at the awards evening on Thursday 30 April, when the winners will be announced.